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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,874.52, 542,665.92 and 109,076.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,874.52, 542,665.92 and 109,076.76 is: 163,571.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,874.52 : 542,665.92 = 109,076.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,874.52/542,665.92 = 109,076.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,874.52x = 542,665.92 × 109,076.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,874.52x = 59,192,240,316.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,192,240,316.02/361,874.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,571.17

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