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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,329.44, 544,206.48 and 175,948

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,329.44, 544,206.48 and 175,948 is: 263,540.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,329.44 : 544,206.48 = 175,948 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,329.44/544,206.48 = 175,948/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,329.44x = 544,206.48 × 175,948
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,329.44x = 95,752,041,743.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,752,041,743.04/363,329.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,540.55

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