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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,813.15, 544,055.70 and 163,030.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,813.15, 544,055.70 and 163,030.70 is: 244,472.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,813.15 : 544,055.70 = 163,030.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,813.15/544,055.70 = 163,030.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,813.15x = 544,055.70 × 163,030.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,813.15x = 88,697,781,609.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,697,781,609.99/362,813.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,472.35

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