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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,047.20, 362,997.76 and 148,324.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,047.20, 362,997.76 and 148,324.80 is: 204,684.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,047.20 : 362,997.76 = 148,324.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,047.20/362,997.76 = 148,324.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,047.20x = 362,997.76 × 148,324.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,047.20x = 53,841,570,152.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,841,570,152.45/263,047.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,684.06

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