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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,716, 544,073.30 and 96,476.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,716, 544,073.30 and 96,476.80 is: 144,715.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,716 : 544,073.30 = 96,476.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,716/544,073.30 = 96,476.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,716x = 544,073.30 × 96,476.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,716x = 52,490,450,949.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,490,450,949.44/362,716
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,715.01

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