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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,498.95, 545,255.72 and 97,259.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,498.95, 545,255.72 and 97,259.04 is: 145,890.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,498.95 : 545,255.72 = 97,259.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,498.95/545,255.72 = 97,259.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,498.95x = 545,255.72 × 97,259.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,498.95x = 53,031,047,760.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,031,047,760.14/363,498.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,890.51

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