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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,352.74, 363,474.09 and 148,666.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,352.74, 363,474.09 and 148,666.34 is: 205,186.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,352.74 : 363,474.09 = 148,666.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,352.74/363,474.09 = 148,666.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,352.74x = 363,474.09 × 148,666.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,352.74x = 54,036,362,645.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,036,362,645.13/263,352.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,186.26

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