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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,807.70, 544,211.55 and 165,815.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,807.70, 544,211.55 and 165,815.70 is: 248,723.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,807.70 : 544,211.55 = 165,815.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,807.70/544,211.55 = 165,815.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,807.70x = 544,211.55 × 165,815.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,807.70x = 90,238,819,111.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,238,819,111.34/362,807.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,723.55

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