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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360,377.44, 496,706.76 and 329,834.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360,377.44, 496,706.76 and 329,834.50 is: 454,609.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360,377.44 : 496,706.76 = 329,834.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360,377.44/496,706.76 = 329,834.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360,377.44x = 496,706.76 × 329,834.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360,377.44x = 163,831,024,589.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,831,024,589.45/360,377.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,609.55

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