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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,975.28, 544,531.60 and 119,830.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,975.28, 544,531.60 and 119,830.08 is: 179,767.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,975.28 : 544,531.60 = 119,830.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,975.28/544,531.60 = 119,830.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,975.28x = 544,531.60 × 119,830.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,975.28x = 65,251,265,190.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,251,265,190.53/362,975.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,767.79

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