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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,569.15, 543,872.18 and 134,814.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,569.15, 543,872.18 and 134,814.29 is: 202,228.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,569.15 : 543,872.18 = 134,814.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,569.15/543,872.18 = 134,814.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,569.15x = 543,872.18 × 134,814.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,569.15x = 73,321,741,797.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,321,741,797.45/362,569.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,228.30

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