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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,238.62, 544,742.15 and 120,034.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,238.62, 544,742.15 and 120,034.39 is: 180,013.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,238.62 : 544,742.15 = 120,034.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,238.62/544,742.15 = 120,034.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,238.62x = 544,742.15 × 120,034.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,238.62x = 65,387,792,304.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,387,792,304.83/363,238.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,013.33

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