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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,098.14, 543,138.98 and 213,282.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,098.14, 543,138.98 and 213,282.44 is: 319,918.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,098.14 : 543,138.98 = 213,282.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,098.14/543,138.98 = 213,282.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,098.14x = 543,138.98 × 213,282.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,098.14x = 115,842,006,913.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,842,006,913.51/362,098.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,918.81

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