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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,003.46, 813,005.83 and 162,924.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,003.46, 813,005.83 and 162,924.22 is: 244,386.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,003.46 : 813,005.83 = 162,924.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,003.46/813,005.83 = 162,924.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,003.46x = 813,005.83 × 162,924.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,003.46x = 132,458,340,099.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,458,340,099.76/542,003.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,386.52

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