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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,597.64, 543,709.54 and 162,746.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,597.64, 543,709.54 and 162,746.72 is: 244,036.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,597.64 : 543,709.54 = 162,746.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,597.64/543,709.54 = 162,746.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,597.64x = 543,709.54 × 162,746.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,597.64x = 88,486,944,267.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,486,944,267.71/362,597.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,036.18

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