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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,731.32, 544,101.84 and 126,078.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,731.32, 544,101.84 and 126,078.48 is: 189,119.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,731.32 : 544,101.84 = 126,078.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,731.32/544,101.84 = 126,078.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,731.32x = 544,101.84 × 126,078.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,731.32x = 68,599,532,952.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,599,532,952.40/362,731.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,119.41

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