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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,853.69, 544,093.02 and 163,003.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,853.69, 544,093.02 and 163,003.20 is: 244,420.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,853.69 : 544,093.02 = 163,003.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,853.69/544,093.02 = 163,003.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,853.69x = 544,093.02 × 163,003.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,853.69x = 88,688,903,357.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,688,903,357.66/362,853.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,420.56

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