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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,228.80, 544,843.20 and 113,910.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,228.80, 544,843.20 and 113,910.40 is: 170,865.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,228.80 : 544,843.20 = 113,910.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,228.80/544,843.20 = 113,910.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,228.80x = 544,843.20 × 113,910.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,228.80x = 62,063,306,849.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,063,306,849.28/363,228.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,865.60

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