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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,002.91, 543,005.03 and 148,622.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,002.91, 543,005.03 and 148,622.24 is: 222,933.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,002.91 : 543,005.03 = 148,622.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,002.91/543,005.03 = 148,622.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,002.91x = 543,005.03 × 148,622.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,002.91x = 80,702,625,618.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,702,625,618.94/362,002.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,933.64

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