Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174,426, 261,678 and 63,618
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 174,426, 261,678 and 63,618 is: 95,441.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
174,426 : 261,678 = 63,618 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
174,426/261,678 = 63,618/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
174,426x = 261,678 × 63,618 - Step 4: Simplify right side
174,426x = 16,647,431,004 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,647,431,004/174,426 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 95,441.22
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