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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,462.94, 395,195.40 and 63,783

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,462.94, 395,195.40 and 63,783 is: 95,674.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,462.94 : 395,195.40 = 63,783 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,462.94/395,195.40 = 63,783/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,462.94x = 395,195.40 × 63,783
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,462.94x = 25,206,748,198.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,206,748,198.20/263,462.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95,674.74

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