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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,047.20, 544,570.80 and 197,159.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,047.20, 544,570.80 and 197,159.20 is: 295,738.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,047.20 : 544,570.80 = 197,159.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,047.20/544,570.80 = 197,159.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,047.20x = 544,570.80 × 197,159.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,047.20x = 107,367,143,271.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,367,143,271.36/363,047.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,738.80

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