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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636,169.80, 954,254.10 and 162,854.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636,169.80, 954,254.10 and 162,854.40 is: 244,281.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636,169.80 : 954,254.10 = 162,854.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636,169.80/954,254.10 = 162,854.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636,169.80x = 954,254.10 × 162,854.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636,169.80x = 155,404,478,903.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,404,478,903.04/636,169.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,281.45

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