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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,629.70, 542,444.55 and 346,272.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,629.70, 542,444.55 and 346,272.10 is: 519,408.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,629.70 : 542,444.55 = 346,272.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,629.70/542,444.55 = 346,272.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,629.70x = 542,444.55 × 346,272.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,629.70x = 187,833,413,462.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,833,413,462.06/361,629.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519,408.15

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