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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,221.20, 543,331.80 and 346,863.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,221.20, 543,331.80 and 346,863.60 is: 520,295.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,221.20 : 543,331.80 = 346,863.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,221.20/543,331.80 = 346,863.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,221.20x = 543,331.80 × 346,863.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,221.20x = 188,462,024,142.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,462,024,142.48/362,221.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520,295.40

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