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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,567.54, 542,382.63 and 95,325.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,567.54, 542,382.63 and 95,325.94 is: 142,997.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,567.54 : 542,382.63 = 95,325.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,567.54/542,382.63 = 95,325.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,567.54x = 542,382.63 × 95,325.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,567.54x = 51,703,134,044.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,703,134,044.42/361,567.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,997.17

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