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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,575.26, 543,676.14 and 162,724.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,575.26, 543,676.14 and 162,724.32 is: 244,002.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,575.26 : 543,676.14 = 162,724.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,575.26/543,676.14 = 162,724.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,575.26x = 543,676.14 × 162,724.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,575.26x = 88,469,330,181.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,469,330,181.72/362,575.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,002.67

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