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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,503.99, 545,214.26 and 97,285.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,503.99, 545,214.26 and 97,285.28 is: 145,916.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,503.99 : 545,214.26 = 97,285.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,503.99/545,214.26 = 97,285.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,503.99x = 545,214.26 × 97,285.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,503.99x = 53,041,318,731.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,041,318,731.60/363,503.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,916.75

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