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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,274.52, 363,363.40 and 152,875.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,274.52, 363,363.40 and 152,875.96 is: 210,994.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,274.52 : 363,363.40 = 152,875.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,274.52/363,363.40 = 152,875.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,274.52x = 363,363.40 × 152,875.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,274.52x = 55,549,527,026.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,549,527,026.62/263,274.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,994.70

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