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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,460.99, 545,424.77 and 176,370.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,460.99, 545,424.77 and 176,370.43 is: 264,668.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,460.99 : 545,424.77 = 176,370.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,460.99/545,424.77 = 176,370.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,460.99x = 545,424.77 × 176,370.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,460.99x = 96,196,801,217.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,196,801,217.55/363,460.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,668.85

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