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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,941.62, 544,057.65 and 163,312.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,941.62, 544,057.65 and 163,312.26 is: 244,808.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,941.62 : 544,057.65 = 163,312.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,941.62/544,057.65 = 163,312.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,941.62x = 544,057.65 × 163,312.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,941.62x = 88,851,284,391.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,851,284,391.79/362,941.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,808.75

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