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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,724.70, 543,892.65 and 152,124.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,724.70, 543,892.65 and 152,124.70 is: 228,105.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,724.70 : 543,892.65 = 152,124.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,724.70/543,892.65 = 152,124.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,724.70x = 543,892.65 × 152,124.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,724.70x = 82,739,506,213.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,739,506,213.46/362,724.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,105.52

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