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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,254.40, 544,843.20 and 113,923.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,254.40, 544,843.20 and 113,923.20 is: 170,872.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,254.40 : 544,843.20 = 113,923.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,254.40/544,843.20 = 113,923.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,254.40x = 544,843.20 × 113,923.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,254.40x = 62,070,280,842.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,070,280,842.24/363,254.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,872.76

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