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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,303, 545,042 and 113,985

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,303, 545,042 and 113,985 is: 171,004.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,303 : 545,042 = 113,985 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,303/545,042 = 113,985/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,303x = 545,042 × 113,985
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,303x = 62,126,612,370
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,126,612,370/363,303
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,004.95

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