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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,221.60, 543,308.10 and 95,976.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,221.60, 543,308.10 and 95,976.40 is: 143,958.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,221.60 : 543,308.10 = 95,976.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,221.60/543,308.10 = 95,976.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,221.60x = 543,308.10 × 95,976.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,221.60x = 52,144,755,528.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,144,755,528.84/362,221.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,958.16

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