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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,631.04, 543,946.46 and 113,313.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,631.04, 543,946.46 and 113,313.04 is: 169,969.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,631.04 : 543,946.46 = 113,313.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,631.04/543,946.46 = 113,313.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,631.04x = 543,946.46 × 113,313.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,631.04x = 61,636,225,053.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,636,225,053.41/362,631.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,969.52

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