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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,350.90, 362,033.82 and 154,955.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,350.90, 362,033.82 and 154,955.43 is: 213,832.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,350.90 : 362,033.82 = 154,955.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,350.90/362,033.82 = 154,955.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,350.90x = 362,033.82 × 154,955.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,350.90x = 56,099,106,252.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,099,106,252.64/262,350.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,832.34

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