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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,014.38, 543,266.19 and 148,820.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,014.38, 543,266.19 and 148,820.76 is: 223,331.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,014.38 : 543,266.19 = 148,820.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,014.38/543,266.19 = 148,820.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,014.38x = 543,266.19 × 148,820.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,014.38x = 80,849,287,278.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,849,287,278.10/362,014.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,331.70

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