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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,078.42, 544,635.39 and 138,396.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,078.42, 544,635.39 and 138,396.98 is: 207,602.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,078.42 : 544,635.39 = 138,396.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,078.42/544,635.39 = 138,396.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,078.42x = 544,635.39 × 138,396.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,078.42x = 75,375,890,453.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,375,890,453.95/363,078.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,602.23

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