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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,741.69, 544,111.88 and 96,502.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,741.69, 544,111.88 and 96,502.20 is: 144,753.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,741.69 : 544,111.88 = 96,502.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,741.69/544,111.88 = 96,502.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,741.69x = 544,111.88 × 96,502.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,741.69x = 52,507,993,466.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,507,993,466.14/362,741.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,753.13

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