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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,160.72, 543,774.33 and 202,549.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,160.72, 543,774.33 and 202,549.37 is: 304,122.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,160.72 : 543,774.33 = 202,549.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,160.72/543,774.33 = 202,549.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,160.72x = 543,774.33 × 202,549.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,160.72x = 110,141,145,244.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,141,145,244.80/362,160.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,122.28

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