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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,963.44, 544,257.78 and 163,113.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,963.44, 544,257.78 and 163,113.04 is: 244,585.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,963.44 : 544,257.78 = 163,113.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,963.44/544,257.78 = 163,113.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,963.44x = 544,257.78 × 163,113.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,963.44x = 88,775,541,039.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,775,541,039.45/362,963.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,585.35

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