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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,629.22, 542,480.28 and 95,408.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,629.22, 542,480.28 and 95,408.14 is: 143,121.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,629.22 : 542,480.28 = 95,408.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,629.22/542,480.28 = 95,408.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,629.22x = 542,480.28 × 95,408.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,629.22x = 51,757,034,501.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,757,034,501.48/361,629.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,121.83

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