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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,007.96, 362,932.76 and 148,290.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,007.96, 362,932.76 and 148,290.71 is: 204,630.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,007.96 : 362,932.76 = 148,290.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,007.96/362,932.76 = 148,290.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,007.96x = 362,932.76 × 148,290.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,007.96x = 53,819,554,106.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,819,554,106.54/263,007.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,630.89

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