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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,710.20, 543,870.90 and 152,110.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,710.20, 543,870.90 and 152,110.20 is: 228,083.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,710.20 : 543,870.90 = 152,110.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,710.20/543,870.90 = 152,110.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,710.20x = 543,870.90 × 152,110.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,710.20x = 82,728,311,373.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,728,311,373.18/362,710.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,083.77

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