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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,175.20, 544,568.40 and 152,575.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,175.20, 544,568.40 and 152,575.20 is: 228,781.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,175.20 : 544,568.40 = 152,575.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,175.20/544,568.40 = 152,575.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,175.20x = 544,568.40 × 152,575.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,175.20x = 83,087,632,543.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,087,632,543.68/363,175.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,781.13

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