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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,007.10, 543,010.65 and 228,454.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,007.10, 543,010.65 and 228,454.30 is: 342,681.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,007.10 : 543,010.65 = 228,454.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,007.10/543,010.65 = 228,454.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,007.10x = 543,010.65 × 228,454.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,007.10x = 124,053,117,938.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,053,117,938.30/362,007.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,681.45

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