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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,835.79, 544,302.96 and 126,147.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,835.79, 544,302.96 and 126,147.85 is: 189,238.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,835.79 : 544,302.96 = 126,147.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,835.79/544,302.96 = 126,147.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,835.79x = 544,302.96 × 126,147.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,835.79x = 68,662,648,152.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,662,648,152.64/362,835.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,238.91

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