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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,909.72, 545,789.28 and 97,606.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,909.72, 545,789.28 and 97,606.92 is: 146,390.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,909.72 : 545,789.28 = 97,606.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,909.72/545,789.28 = 97,606.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,909.72x = 545,789.28 × 97,606.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,909.72x = 53,272,810,589.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,272,810,589.82/363,909.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,390.18

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