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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,707.20, 543,866.40 and 152,107.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,707.20, 543,866.40 and 152,107.20 is: 228,079.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,707.20 : 543,866.40 = 152,107.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,707.20/543,866.40 = 152,107.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,707.20x = 543,866.40 × 152,107.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,707.20x = 82,725,995,278.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,725,995,278.08/362,707.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,079.28

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