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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,216.70, 543,325.05 and 346,859.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,216.70, 543,325.05 and 346,859.10 is: 520,288.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,216.70 : 543,325.05 = 346,859.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,216.70/543,325.05 = 346,859.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,216.70x = 543,325.05 × 346,859.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,216.70x = 188,457,237,850.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,457,237,850.46/362,216.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520,288.65

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