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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,207.25, 543,340.85 and 112,889.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,207.25, 543,340.85 and 112,889.25 is: 169,343.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,207.25 : 543,340.85 = 112,889.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,207.25/543,340.85 = 112,889.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,207.25x = 543,340.85 × 112,889.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,207.25x = 61,337,340,486.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,337,340,486.42/362,207.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,343.22

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