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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,126.16, 543,194.88 and 137,427.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,126.16, 543,194.88 and 137,427.24 is: 206,143.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,126.16 : 543,194.88 = 137,427.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,126.16/543,194.88 = 137,427.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,126.16x = 543,194.88 × 137,427.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,126.16x = 74,649,773,140.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,649,773,140.53/362,126.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,143.00

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