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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,427.20, 545,162.67 and 114,109.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,427.20, 545,162.67 and 114,109.20 is: 171,170.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,427.20 : 545,162.67 = 114,109.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,427.20/545,162.67 = 114,109.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,427.20x = 545,162.67 × 114,109.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,427.20x = 62,208,076,143.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,208,076,143.56/363,427.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,170.67

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