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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,759.20, 542,638.80 and 346,401.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,759.20, 542,638.80 and 346,401.60 is: 519,602.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,759.20 : 542,638.80 = 346,401.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,759.20/542,638.80 = 346,401.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,759.20x = 542,638.80 × 346,401.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,759.20x = 187,970,948,542.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,970,948,542.08/361,759.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519,602.40

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