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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,707.48, 363,916.74 and 156,330.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,707.48, 363,916.74 and 156,330.28 is: 215,736.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,707.48 : 363,916.74 = 156,330.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,707.48/363,916.74 = 156,330.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,707.48x = 363,916.74 × 156,330.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,707.48x = 56,891,205,860.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,891,205,860.89/263,707.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,736.03

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