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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635,502.88, 953,253.55 and 162,188.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635,502.88, 953,253.55 and 162,188.29 is: 243,282.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,502.88 : 953,253.55 = 162,188.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,502.88/953,253.55 = 162,188.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,502.88x = 953,253.55 × 162,188.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,502.88x = 154,606,563,210.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,606,563,210.93/635,502.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,282.24

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