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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,221.80, 543,332.70 and 328,396.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,221.80, 543,332.70 and 328,396.20 is: 492,594.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,221.80 : 543,332.70 = 328,396.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,221.80/543,332.70 = 328,396.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,221.80x = 543,332.70 × 328,396.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,221.80x = 178,428,394,015.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,428,394,015.74/362,221.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,594.30

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