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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,279.88, 543,512.09 and 162,675.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,279.88, 543,512.09 and 162,675.77 is: 244,055.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,279.88 : 543,512.09 = 162,675.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,279.88/543,512.09 = 162,675.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,279.88x = 543,512.09 × 162,675.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,279.88x = 88,416,245,434.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,416,245,434.19/362,279.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,055.08

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