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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,031.44, 544,547.28 and 149,796.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,031.44, 544,547.28 and 149,796.24 is: 224,694.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,031.44 : 544,547.28 = 149,796.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,031.44/544,547.28 = 149,796.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,031.44x = 544,547.28 × 149,796.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,031.44x = 81,571,135,046.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,571,135,046.23/363,031.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,694.41

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