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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,664.80, 542,497.20 and 99,008.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,664.80, 542,497.20 and 99,008.80 is: 148,513.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,664.80 : 542,497.20 = 99,008.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,664.80/542,497.20 = 99,008.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,664.80x = 542,497.20 × 99,008.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,664.80x = 53,711,996,775.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,711,996,775.36/361,664.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,513.20

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