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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,462.61, 543,554.19 and 137,704.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,462.61, 543,554.19 and 137,704.62 is: 206,503.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,462.61 : 543,554.19 = 137,704.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,462.61/543,554.19 = 137,704.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,462.61x = 543,554.19 × 137,704.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,462.61x = 74,849,923,183.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,849,923,183.36/362,462.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,503.85

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