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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,151.08, 543,759.87 and 202,539.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,151.08, 543,759.87 and 202,539.73 is: 304,107.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,151.08 : 543,759.87 = 202,539.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,151.08/543,759.87 = 202,539.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,151.08x = 543,759.87 × 202,539.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,151.08x = 110,132,974,535.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,132,974,535.84/362,151.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,107.82

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