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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,828.21, 544,392.24 and 182,817.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,828.21, 544,392.24 and 182,817.42 is: 274,301.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,828.21 : 544,392.24 = 182,817.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,828.21/544,392.24 = 182,817.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,828.21x = 544,392.24 × 182,817.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,828.21x = 99,524,386,148.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,524,386,148.34/362,828.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,301.68

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