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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,800.20, 544,005.90 and 152,200.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,800.20, 544,005.90 and 152,200.20 is: 228,218.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,800.20 : 544,005.90 = 152,200.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,800.20/544,005.90 = 152,200.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,800.20x = 544,005.90 × 152,200.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,800.20x = 82,797,806,781.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,797,806,781.18/362,800.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,218.75

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