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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,079.60, 543,702.60 and 244,273.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,079.60, 543,702.60 and 244,273.20 is: 366,803.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,079.60 : 543,702.60 = 244,273.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,079.60/543,702.60 = 244,273.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,079.60x = 543,702.60 × 244,273.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,079.60x = 132,811,973,950.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,811,973,950.32/362,079.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,803.25

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