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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,224.22, 543,454.38 and 182,216.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,224.22, 543,454.38 and 182,216.75 is: 273,384.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,224.22 : 543,454.38 = 182,216.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,224.22/543,454.38 = 182,216.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,224.22x = 543,454.38 × 182,216.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,224.22x = 99,026,488,179.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,026,488,179.59/362,224.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,384.51

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