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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,485.44, 545,184.87 and 97,266.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,485.44, 545,184.87 and 97,266.52 is: 145,888.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,485.44 : 545,184.87 = 97,266.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,485.44/545,184.87 = 97,266.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,485.44x = 545,184.87 × 97,266.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,485.44x = 53,028,235,061.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,028,235,061.55/363,485.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,888.20

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