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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,228.30, 543,342.45 and 96,029.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,228.30, 543,342.45 and 96,029.90 is: 144,044.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,228.30 : 543,342.45 = 96,029.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,228.30/543,342.45 = 96,029.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,228.30x = 543,342.45 × 96,029.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,228.30x = 52,177,121,139.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,177,121,139.26/362,228.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,044.85

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