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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,215.80, 543,323.70 and 125,582.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,215.80, 543,323.70 and 125,582.40 is: 188,373.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,215.80 : 543,323.70 = 125,582.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,215.80/543,323.70 = 125,582.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,215.80x = 543,323.70 × 125,582.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,215.80x = 68,231,894,222.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,231,894,222.88/362,215.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,373.60

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