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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,221.80, 543,332.70 and 334,228.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,221.80, 543,332.70 and 334,228.20 is: 501,342.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,221.80 : 543,332.70 = 334,228.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,221.80/543,332.70 = 334,228.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,221.80x = 543,332.70 × 334,228.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,221.80x = 181,597,110,322.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,597,110,322.14/362,221.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501,342.30

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