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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,998.10, 544,141.73 and 203,152.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,998.10, 544,141.73 and 203,152.09 is: 304,529.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,998.10 : 544,141.73 = 203,152.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,998.10/544,141.73 = 203,152.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,998.10x = 544,141.73 × 203,152.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,998.10x = 110,543,529,705.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,543,529,705.72/362,998.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,529.22

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