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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,524.12, 542,283.40 and 108,803.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,524.12, 542,283.40 and 108,803.52 is: 163,204.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,524.12 : 542,283.40 = 108,803.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,524.12/542,283.40 = 108,803.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,524.12x = 542,283.40 × 108,803.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,524.12x = 59,002,342,757.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,002,342,757.57/361,524.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,204.44

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