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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,012.10, 544,712.55 and 163,363.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,012.10, 544,712.55 and 163,363.30 is: 245,132.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,012.10 : 544,712.55 = 163,363.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,012.10/544,712.55 = 163,363.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,012.10x = 544,712.55 × 163,363.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,012.10x = 88,986,039,719.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,986,039,719.42/363,012.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,132.43

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