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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,984.55, 544,182.57 and 163,158.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,984.55, 544,182.57 and 163,158.63 is: 244,605.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,984.55 : 544,182.57 = 163,158.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,984.55/544,182.57 = 163,158.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,984.55x = 544,182.57 × 163,158.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,984.55x = 88,788,082,591.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,788,082,591.08/362,984.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,605.68

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