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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,000.51, 543,002.59 and 148,884.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,000.51, 543,002.59 and 148,884.65 is: 223,327.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,000.51 : 543,002.59 = 148,884.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,000.51/543,002.59 = 148,884.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,000.51x = 543,002.59 × 148,884.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,000.51x = 80,844,749,231.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,844,749,231.12/362,000.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,327.72

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