Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174,438, 261,696 and 63,630
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 174,438, 261,696 and 63,630 is: 95,459.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
174,438 : 261,696 = 63,630 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
174,438/261,696 = 63,630/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
174,438x = 261,696 × 63,630 - Step 4: Simplify right side
174,438x = 16,651,716,480 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,651,716,480/174,438 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 95,459.23
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