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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,943.62, 544,060.65 and 163,314.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,943.62, 544,060.65 and 163,314.26 is: 244,811.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,943.62 : 544,060.65 = 163,314.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,943.62/544,060.65 = 163,314.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,943.62x = 544,060.65 × 163,314.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,943.62x = 88,852,862,449.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,852,862,449.87/362,943.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,811.75

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