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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,948.30, 544,033.65 and 163,234.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,948.30, 544,033.65 and 163,234.70 is: 244,677.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,948.30 : 544,033.65 = 163,234.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,948.30/544,033.65 = 163,234.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,948.30x = 544,033.65 × 163,234.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,948.30x = 88,805,169,647.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,805,169,647.66/362,948.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,677.19

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