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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,243.76, 544,860.16 and 163,423.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,243.76, 544,860.16 and 163,423.03 is: 245,132.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,243.76 : 544,860.16 = 163,423.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,243.76/544,860.16 = 163,423.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,243.76x = 544,860.16 × 163,423.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,243.76x = 89,042,698,273.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,042,698,273.48/363,243.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,132.08

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