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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,662.99, 544,103.12 and 146,410.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,662.99, 544,103.12 and 146,410.37 is: 219,659.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,662.99 : 544,103.12 = 146,410.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,662.99/544,103.12 = 146,410.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,662.99x = 544,103.12 × 146,410.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,662.99x = 79,662,338,803.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,662,338,803.25/362,662.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,659.41

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