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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,703.20, 542,554.80 and 346,345.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,703.20, 542,554.80 and 346,345.60 is: 519,518.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,703.20 : 542,554.80 = 346,345.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,703.20/542,554.80 = 346,345.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,703.20x = 542,554.80 × 346,345.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,703.20x = 187,911,467,738.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,911,467,738.88/361,703.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519,518.40

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