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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,145.77, 544,718.70 and 96,907.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,145.77, 544,718.70 and 96,907.23 is: 145,360.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,145.77 : 544,718.70 = 96,907.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,145.77/544,718.70 = 96,907.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,145.77x = 544,718.70 × 96,907.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,145.77x = 52,787,180,346.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,787,180,346.20/363,145.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,360.86

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