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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,114.80, 843,307.32 and 162,783.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,114.80, 843,307.32 and 162,783.18 is: 244,213.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,114.80 : 843,307.32 = 162,783.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,114.80/843,307.32 = 162,783.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,114.80x = 843,307.32 × 162,783.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,114.80x = 137,276,247,266.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,276,247,266.88/562,114.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,213.90

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