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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,176.80, 543,265.20 and 162,503.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,176.80, 543,265.20 and 162,503.70 is: 243,755.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,176.80 : 543,265.20 = 162,503.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,176.80/543,265.20 = 162,503.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,176.80x = 543,265.20 × 162,503.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,176.80x = 88,282,605,081.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,282,605,081.24/362,176.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,755.55

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