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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,248.19, 544,866.80 and 163,427.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,248.19, 544,866.80 and 163,427.49 is: 245,138.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,248.19 : 544,866.80 = 163,427.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,248.19/544,866.80 = 163,427.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,248.19x = 544,866.80 × 163,427.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,248.19x = 89,046,212,691.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,046,212,691.19/363,248.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,138.77

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