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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,816.65, 362,694.44 and 148,096.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,816.65, 362,694.44 and 148,096.35 is: 204,377.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,816.65 : 362,694.44 = 148,096.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,816.65/362,694.44 = 148,096.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,816.65x = 362,694.44 × 148,096.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,816.65x = 53,713,723,099.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,713,723,099.53/262,816.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,377.17

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