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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,711.51, 544,066.56 and 96,472.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,711.51, 544,066.56 and 96,472.30 is: 144,708.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,711.51 : 544,066.56 = 96,472.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,711.51/544,066.56 = 96,472.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,711.51x = 544,066.56 × 96,472.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,711.51x = 52,487,351,913.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,487,351,913.93/362,711.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,708.26

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