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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,674.36, 362,508.26 and 146,405.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,674.36, 362,508.26 and 146,405.92 is: 202,050.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,674.36 : 362,508.26 = 146,405.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,674.36/362,508.26 = 146,405.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,674.36x = 362,508.26 × 146,405.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,674.36x = 53,073,355,312.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,073,355,312.90/262,674.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,050.00

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