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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,225.60, 544,579.20 and 163,382.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,225.60, 544,579.20 and 163,382.40 is: 244,957.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,225.60 : 544,579.20 = 163,382.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,225.60/544,579.20 = 163,382.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,225.60x = 544,579.20 × 163,382.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,225.60x = 88,974,656,686.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,974,656,686.08/363,225.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,957.01

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