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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,003.91, 543,006.53 and 148,623.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,003.91, 543,006.53 and 148,623.24 is: 222,935.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,003.91 : 543,006.53 = 148,623.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,003.91/543,006.53 = 148,623.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,003.91x = 543,006.53 × 148,623.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,003.91x = 80,703,389,829.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,703,389,829.76/362,003.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,935.13

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