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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,010.69, 362,947.48 and 148,288.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,010.69, 362,947.48 and 148,288.35 is: 204,633.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,010.69 : 362,947.48 = 148,288.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,010.69/362,947.48 = 148,288.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,010.69x = 362,947.48 × 148,288.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,010.69x = 53,820,882,945.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,820,882,945.86/263,010.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,633.82

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