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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,109.80, 543,164.70 and 212,421.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,109.80, 543,164.70 and 212,421.80 is: 318,632.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,109.80 : 543,164.70 = 212,421.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,109.80/543,164.70 = 212,421.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,109.80x = 543,164.70 × 212,421.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,109.80x = 115,380,023,270.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,380,023,270.46/362,109.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,632.70

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