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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,381.58, 363,468.74 and 154,550.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,381.58, 363,468.74 and 154,550.97 is: 213,281.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,381.58 : 363,468.74 = 154,550.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,381.58/363,468.74 = 154,550.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,381.58x = 363,468.74 × 154,550.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,381.58x = 56,174,445,558.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,174,445,558.92/263,381.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,281.60

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