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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,403.32, 543,604.47 and 152,041.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,403.32, 543,604.47 and 152,041.25 is: 228,061.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,403.32 : 543,604.47 = 152,041.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,403.32/543,604.47 = 152,041.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,403.32x = 543,604.47 × 152,041.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,403.32x = 82,650,303,913.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,650,303,913.24/362,403.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,061.67

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