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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,272.35, 843,408.56 and 162,913.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,272.35, 843,408.56 and 162,913.39 is: 244,370.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,272.35 : 843,408.56 = 162,913.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,272.35/843,408.56 = 162,913.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,272.35x = 843,408.56 × 162,913.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,272.35x = 137,402,542,633.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,402,542,633.01/562,272.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,370.09

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