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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,529.80, 545,294.70 and 97,331.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,529.80, 545,294.70 and 97,331.40 is: 145,997.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,529.80 : 545,294.70 = 97,331.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,529.80/545,294.70 = 97,331.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,529.80x = 545,294.70 × 97,331.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,529.80x = 53,074,296,563.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,074,296,563.58/363,529.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,997.10

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