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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,228.80, 542,954.40 and 137,502.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,228.80, 542,954.40 and 137,502.40 is: 206,106.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,228.80 : 542,954.40 = 137,502.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,228.80/542,954.40 = 137,502.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,228.80x = 542,954.40 × 137,502.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,228.80x = 74,657,533,090.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,657,533,090.56/362,228.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,106.01

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