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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,709.30, 544,063.15 and 96,469.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,709.30, 544,063.15 and 96,469.86 is: 144,704.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,709.30 : 544,063.15 = 96,469.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,709.30/544,063.15 = 96,469.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,709.30x = 544,063.15 × 96,469.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,709.30x = 52,485,695,911.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,485,695,911.66/362,709.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,704.58

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