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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,336.55, 543,340.80 and 137,622.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,336.55, 543,340.80 and 137,622.30 is: 206,371.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,336.55 : 543,340.80 = 137,622.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,336.55/543,340.80 = 137,622.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,336.55x = 543,340.80 × 137,622.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,336.55x = 74,775,810,579.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,775,810,579.84/362,336.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,371.15

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