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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369,009.43, 552,975.59 and 163,596.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369,009.43, 552,975.59 and 163,596.26 is: 245,155.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369,009.43 : 552,975.59 = 163,596.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369,009.43/552,975.59 = 163,596.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369,009.43x = 552,975.59 × 163,596.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369,009.43x = 90,464,740,186.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,464,740,186.72/369,009.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,155.63

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