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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,161.48, 543,059.97 and 125,440.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,161.48, 543,059.97 and 125,440.60 is: 188,097.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,161.48 : 543,059.97 = 125,440.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,161.48/543,059.97 = 125,440.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,161.48x = 543,059.97 × 125,440.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,161.48x = 68,121,768,472.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,121,768,472.78/362,161.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,097.77

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