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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,713.80, 544,069.90 and 96,474.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,713.80, 544,069.90 and 96,474.36 is: 144,711.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,713.80 : 544,069.90 = 96,474.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,713.80/544,069.90 = 96,474.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,713.80x = 544,069.90 × 96,474.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,713.80x = 52,488,795,397.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,488,795,397.76/362,713.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,711.33

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