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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,261.30, 543,391.95 and 96,062.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,261.30, 543,391.95 and 96,062.90 is: 144,094.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,261.30 : 543,391.95 = 96,062.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,261.30/543,391.95 = 96,062.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,261.30x = 543,391.95 × 96,062.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,261.30x = 52,199,806,553.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,199,806,553.66/362,261.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,094.35

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