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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,004.91, 543,008.03 and 148,624.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,004.91, 543,008.03 and 148,624.24 is: 222,936.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,004.91 : 543,008.03 = 148,624.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,004.91/543,008.03 = 148,624.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,004.91x = 543,008.03 × 148,624.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,004.91x = 80,704,155,772.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,704,155,772.65/362,004.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,936.63

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