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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,488.03, 543,690.29 and 96,269.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,488.03, 543,690.29 and 96,269.38 is: 144,392.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,488.03 : 543,690.29 = 96,269.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,488.03/543,690.29 = 96,269.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,488.03x = 543,690.29 × 96,269.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,488.03x = 52,340,726,011.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,340,726,011.77/362,488.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,392.98

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