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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,255.60, 543,359.10 and 96,010.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,255.60, 543,359.10 and 96,010.40 is: 144,009.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,255.60 : 543,359.10 = 96,010.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,255.60/543,359.10 = 96,010.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,255.60x = 543,359.10 × 96,010.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,255.60x = 52,168,124,534.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,168,124,534.64/362,255.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,009.16

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