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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365,533.71, 548,308.10 and 112,814.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365,533.71, 548,308.10 and 112,814.37 is: 169,223.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365,533.71 : 548,308.10 = 112,814.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365,533.71/548,308.10 = 112,814.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365,533.71x = 548,308.10 × 112,814.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365,533.71x = 61,857,032,303.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,857,032,303.33/365,533.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,223.88

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