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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,226.80, 543,340.20 and 96,028.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,226.80, 543,340.20 and 96,028.40 is: 144,042.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,226.80 : 543,340.20 = 96,028.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,226.80/543,340.20 = 96,028.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,226.80x = 543,340.20 × 96,028.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,226.80x = 52,176,090,061.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,176,090,061.68/362,226.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,042.60

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