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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,744.50, 363,959.83 and 154,847.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,744.50, 363,959.83 and 154,847.02 is: 213,684.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,744.50 : 363,959.83 = 154,847.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,744.50/363,959.83 = 154,847.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,744.50x = 363,959.83 × 154,847.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,744.50x = 56,358,092,868.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,358,092,868.29/263,744.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,684.43

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