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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,502.86, 545,212.57 and 97,284.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,502.86, 545,212.57 and 97,284.15 is: 145,915.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,502.86 : 545,212.57 = 97,284.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,502.86/545,212.57 = 97,284.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,502.86x = 545,212.57 × 97,284.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,502.86x = 53,040,541,441.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,040,541,441.77/363,502.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,915.06

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