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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635,535.87, 953,336.61 and 162,225.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635,535.87, 953,336.61 and 162,225.33 is: 243,346.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,535.87 : 953,336.61 = 162,225.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,535.87/953,336.61 = 162,225.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,535.87x = 953,336.61 × 162,225.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,535.87x = 154,655,346,158.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,655,346,158.33/635,535.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,346.37

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