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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,663.99, 544,104.62 and 146,411.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,663.99, 544,104.62 and 146,411.37 is: 219,660.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,663.99 : 544,104.62 = 146,411.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,663.99/544,104.62 = 146,411.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,663.99x = 544,104.62 × 146,411.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,663.99x = 79,663,102,837.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,663,102,837.53/362,663.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,660.91

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