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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,606.26, 543,722.64 and 162,755.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,606.26, 543,722.64 and 162,755.32 is: 244,049.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,606.26 : 543,722.64 = 162,755.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,606.26/543,722.64 = 162,755.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,606.26x = 543,722.64 × 162,755.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,606.26x = 88,493,752,264.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,493,752,264.44/362,606.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,049.16

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