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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,445.13, 362,049.55 and 154,943.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,445.13, 362,049.55 and 154,943.15 is: 213,747.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,445.13 : 362,049.55 = 154,943.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,445.13/362,049.55 = 154,943.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,445.13x = 362,049.55 × 154,943.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,445.13x = 56,097,095,535.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,097,095,535.48/262,445.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,747.90

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