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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,328.67, 362,074.07 and 153,483.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,328.67, 362,074.07 and 153,483.66 is: 211,842.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,328.67 : 362,074.07 = 153,483.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,328.67/362,074.07 = 153,483.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,328.67x = 362,074.07 × 153,483.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,328.67x = 55,572,452,687.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,572,452,687.28/262,328.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,842.85

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