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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,648.28, 543,972.32 and 113,330.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,648.28, 543,972.32 and 113,330.28 is: 169,995.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,648.28 : 543,972.32 = 113,330.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,648.28/543,972.32 = 113,330.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,648.28x = 543,972.32 × 113,330.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,648.28x = 61,648,535,337.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,648,535,337.85/362,648.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,995.39

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