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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,155.08, 543,765.88 and 202,543.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,155.08, 543,765.88 and 202,543.74 is: 304,113.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,155.08 : 543,765.88 = 202,543.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,155.08/543,765.88 = 202,543.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,155.08x = 543,765.88 × 202,543.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,155.08x = 110,136,375,019.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,136,375,019.59/362,155.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,113.85

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