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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,449.02, 542,127.27 and 95,230.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,449.02, 542,127.27 and 95,230.10 is: 142,832.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,449.02 : 542,127.27 = 95,230.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,449.02/542,127.27 = 95,230.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,449.02x = 542,127.27 × 95,230.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,449.02x = 51,626,834,134.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,626,834,134.83/361,449.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,832.96

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