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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,265.20, 543,397.80 and 125,529.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,265.20, 543,397.80 and 125,529.20 is: 188,293.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,265.20 : 543,397.80 = 125,529.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,265.20/543,397.80 = 125,529.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,265.20x = 543,397.80 × 125,529.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,265.20x = 68,212,291,115.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,212,291,115.76/362,265.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,293.80

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