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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,323.83, 542,012.62 and 108,584.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,323.83, 542,012.62 and 108,584.09 is: 162,884.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,323.83 : 542,012.62 = 108,584.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,323.83/542,012.62 = 108,584.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,323.83x = 542,012.62 × 108,584.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,323.83x = 58,853,944,401.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,853,944,401.15/361,323.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,884.21

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