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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,136.80, 543,205.20 and 355,138.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,136.80, 543,205.20 and 355,138.40 is: 532,707.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,136.80 : 543,205.20 = 355,138.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,136.80/543,205.20 = 355,138.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,136.80x = 543,205.20 × 355,138.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,136.80x = 192,913,025,599.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,913,025,599.68/362,136.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532,707.60

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