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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,343.14, 539,436.85 and 337,329.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,343.14, 539,436.85 and 337,329.82 is: 503,588.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,343.14 : 539,436.85 = 337,329.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,343.14/539,436.85 = 337,329.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,343.14x = 539,436.85 × 337,329.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,343.14x = 181,968,135,511.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,968,135,511.87/361,343.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503,588.18

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