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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,247.60, 543,347.10 and 96,002.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,247.60, 543,347.10 and 96,002.40 is: 143,997.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,247.60 : 543,347.10 = 96,002.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,247.60/543,347.10 = 96,002.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,247.60x = 543,347.10 × 96,002.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,247.60x = 52,162,625,633.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,162,625,633.04/362,247.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,997.16

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