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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,723.70, 543,891.15 and 152,123.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,723.70, 543,891.15 and 152,123.70 is: 228,104.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,723.70 : 543,891.15 = 152,123.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,723.70/543,891.15 = 152,123.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,723.70x = 543,891.15 × 152,123.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,723.70x = 82,738,734,135.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,738,734,135.26/362,723.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,104.02

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