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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,154.20, 543,231.30 and 346,796.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,154.20, 543,231.30 and 346,796.60 is: 520,194.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,154.20 : 543,231.30 = 346,796.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,154.20/543,231.30 = 346,796.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,154.20x = 543,231.30 × 346,796.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,154.20x = 188,390,767,853.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,390,767,853.58/362,154.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520,194.90

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