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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,712.88, 544,068.36 and 96,473.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,712.88, 544,068.36 and 96,473.44 is: 144,709.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,712.88 : 544,068.36 = 96,473.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,712.88/544,068.36 = 96,473.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,712.88x = 544,068.36 × 96,473.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,712.88x = 52,488,146,284.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,488,146,284.36/362,712.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,709.90

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