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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,630.20, 542,445.30 and 346,272.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,630.20, 542,445.30 and 346,272.60 is: 519,408.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,630.20 : 542,445.30 = 346,272.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,630.20/542,445.30 = 346,272.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,630.20x = 542,445.30 × 346,272.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,630.20x = 187,833,944,388.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,833,944,388.78/361,630.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519,408.90

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