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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,337.55, 543,342.30 and 137,623.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,337.55, 543,342.30 and 137,623.30 is: 206,372.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,337.55 : 543,342.30 = 137,623.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,337.55/543,342.30 = 137,623.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,337.55x = 543,342.30 × 137,623.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,337.55x = 74,776,560,355.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,776,560,355.59/362,337.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,372.65

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