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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,433.79, 843,774.62 and 163,091.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,433.79, 843,774.62 and 163,091.24 is: 244,672.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,433.79 : 843,774.62 = 163,091.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,433.79/843,774.62 = 163,091.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,433.79x = 843,774.62 × 163,091.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,433.79x = 137,612,249,056.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,612,249,056.33/562,433.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,672.80

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