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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,431.79, 843,771.62 and 163,089.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,431.79, 843,771.62 and 163,089.24 is: 244,669.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,431.79 : 843,771.62 = 163,089.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,431.79/843,771.62 = 163,089.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,431.79x = 843,771.62 × 163,089.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,431.79x = 137,610,072,239.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,610,072,239.37/562,431.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,669.80

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