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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,469.80, 543,704.70 and 96,271.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,469.80, 543,704.70 and 96,271.40 is: 144,407.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,469.80 : 543,704.70 = 96,271.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,469.80/543,704.70 = 96,271.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,469.80x = 543,704.70 × 96,271.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,469.80x = 52,343,212,655.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,343,212,655.58/362,469.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,407.10

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