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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,636.13, 544,062.86 and 146,383.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,636.13, 544,062.86 and 146,383.52 is: 219,619.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,636.13 : 544,062.86 = 146,383.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,636.13/544,062.86 = 146,383.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,636.13x = 544,062.86 × 146,383.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,636.13x = 79,641,836,548.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,641,836,548.07/362,636.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,619.14

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