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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,145.73, 363,140.57 and 148,424.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,145.73, 363,140.57 and 148,424.02 is: 204,824.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,145.73 : 363,140.57 = 148,424.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,145.73/363,140.57 = 148,424.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,145.73x = 363,140.57 × 148,424.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,145.73x = 53,898,783,224.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,898,783,224.49/263,145.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,824.84

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