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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,053.80, 543,177.90 and 322,882.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,053.80, 543,177.90 and 322,882.20 is: 484,409.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,053.80 : 543,177.90 = 322,882.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,053.80/543,177.90 = 322,882.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,053.80x = 543,177.90 × 322,882.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,053.80x = 175,382,475,343.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,382,475,343.38/362,053.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484,409.98

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