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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,692.18, 544,147.01 and 146,439.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,692.18, 544,147.01 and 146,439.59 is: 219,703.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,692.18 : 544,147.01 = 146,439.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,692.18/544,147.01 = 146,439.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,692.18x = 544,147.01 × 146,439.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,692.18x = 79,684,664,311.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,684,664,311.93/362,692.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,703.29

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