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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,306.88, 543,460.35 and 112,988.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,306.88, 543,460.35 and 112,988.88 is: 169,483.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,306.88 : 543,460.35 = 112,988.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,306.88/543,460.35 = 112,988.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,306.88x = 543,460.35 × 112,988.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,306.88x = 61,404,976,270.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,404,976,270.91/362,306.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,483.33

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