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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,635.13, 544,061.36 and 146,382.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,635.13, 544,061.36 and 146,382.52 is: 219,617.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,635.13 : 544,061.36 = 146,382.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,635.13/544,061.36 = 146,382.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,635.13x = 544,061.36 × 146,382.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,635.13x = 79,641,070,583.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,641,070,583.77/362,635.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,617.64

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