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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,225.10, 543,313.35 and 95,979.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,225.10, 543,313.35 and 95,979.90 is: 143,963.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,225.10 : 543,313.35 = 95,979.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,225.10/543,313.35 = 95,979.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,225.10x = 543,313.35 × 95,979.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,225.10x = 52,147,161,001.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,147,161,001.67/362,225.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,963.41

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