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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,283.24, 543,416.22 and 112,958.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,283.24, 543,416.22 and 112,958.76 is: 169,435.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,283.24 : 543,416.22 = 112,958.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,283.24/543,416.22 = 112,958.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,283.24x = 543,416.22 × 112,958.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,283.24x = 61,383,622,375.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,383,622,375.09/362,283.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,435.45

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