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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,007.48, 497,798.80 and 314,177.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,007.48, 497,798.80 and 314,177.79 is: 432,027.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,007.48 : 497,798.80 = 314,177.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,007.48/497,798.80 = 314,177.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,007.48x = 497,798.80 × 314,177.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,007.48x = 156,397,326,848.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,397,326,848.65/362,007.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,027.89

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