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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,262.38, 544,937.31 and 120,111.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,262.38, 544,937.31 and 120,111.72 is: 180,182.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,262.38 : 544,937.31 = 120,111.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,262.38/544,937.31 = 120,111.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,262.38x = 544,937.31 × 120,111.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,262.38x = 65,453,357,596.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,453,357,596.27/363,262.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,182.04

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