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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,454.24, 545,414.64 and 176,363.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,454.24, 545,414.64 and 176,363.68 is: 264,658.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,454.24 : 545,414.64 = 176,363.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,454.24/545,414.64 = 176,363.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,454.24x = 545,414.64 × 176,363.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,454.24x = 96,191,333,036.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,191,333,036.28/363,454.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,658.72

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