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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,484.27, 363,817.89 and 243,333.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,484.27, 363,817.89 and 243,333.78 is: 335,994.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,484.27 : 363,817.89 = 243,333.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,484.27/363,817.89 = 243,333.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,484.27x = 363,817.89 × 243,333.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,484.27x = 88,529,182,405.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,529,182,405.32/263,484.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,994.18

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