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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,203.84, 393,306.12 and 112,347

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,203.84, 393,306.12 and 112,347 is: 168,520.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,203.84 : 393,306.12 = 112,347 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,203.84/393,306.12 = 112,347/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,203.84x = 393,306.12 × 112,347
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,203.84x = 44,186,762,663.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,186,762,663.64/262,203.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,520.65

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