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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,942.62, 544,059.15 and 163,313.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,942.62, 544,059.15 and 163,313.26 is: 244,810.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,942.62 : 544,059.15 = 163,313.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,942.62/544,059.15 = 163,313.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,942.62x = 544,059.15 × 163,313.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,942.62x = 88,852,073,419.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,852,073,419.33/362,942.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,810.25

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