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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,805.69, 544,392.86 and 163,085.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,805.69, 544,392.86 and 163,085.85 is: 244,711.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,805.69 : 544,392.86 = 163,085.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,805.69/544,392.86 = 163,085.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,805.69x = 544,392.86 × 163,085.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,805.69x = 88,782,771,491.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,782,771,491.60/362,805.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,711.63

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