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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,423.22, 543,592.57 and 96,204.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,423.22, 543,592.57 and 96,204.43 is: 144,295.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,423.22 : 543,592.57 = 96,204.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,423.22/543,592.57 = 96,204.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,423.22x = 543,592.57 × 96,204.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,423.22x = 52,296,013,349.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,296,013,349.09/362,423.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,295.43

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