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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635,522.42, 953,282.64 and 162,207.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635,522.42, 953,282.64 and 162,207.74 is: 243,311.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,522.42 : 953,282.64 = 162,207.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,522.42/953,282.64 = 162,207.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,522.42x = 953,282.64 × 162,207.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,522.42x = 154,629,822,615.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,629,822,615.63/635,522.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,311.36

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