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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,459.04, 543,712.25 and 96,212.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,459.04, 543,712.25 and 96,212.45 is: 144,324.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,459.04 : 543,712.25 = 96,212.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,459.04/543,712.25 = 96,212.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,459.04x = 543,712.25 × 96,212.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,459.04x = 52,311,885,189.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,311,885,189.48/362,459.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,324.96

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