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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,392.46, 542,045.63 and 95,173.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,392.46, 542,045.63 and 95,173.74 is: 142,749.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,392.46 : 542,045.63 = 95,173.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,392.46/542,045.63 = 95,173.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,392.46x = 542,045.63 × 95,173.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,392.46x = 51,588,510,095.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,588,510,095.69/361,392.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,749.27

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