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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,246.12, 544,863.72 and 163,425.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,246.12, 544,863.72 and 163,425.42 is: 245,135.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,246.12 : 544,863.72 = 163,425.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,246.12/544,863.72 = 163,425.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,246.12x = 544,863.72 × 163,425.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,246.12x = 89,044,582,283.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,044,582,283.76/363,246.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,135.67

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