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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,945.80, 544,029.90 and 163,232.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,945.80, 544,029.90 and 163,232.20 is: 244,673.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,945.80 : 544,029.90 = 163,232.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,945.80/544,029.90 = 163,232.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,945.80x = 544,029.90 × 163,232.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,945.80x = 88,803,197,442.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,803,197,442.78/362,945.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,673.44

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