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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,752.40, 544,127.87 and 96,512.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,752.40, 544,127.87 and 96,512.88 is: 144,769.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,752.40 : 544,127.87 = 96,512.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,752.40/544,127.87 = 96,512.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,752.40x = 544,127.87 × 96,512.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,752.40x = 52,515,347,339.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,515,347,339.40/362,752.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,769.13

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