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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,230.80, 543,346.20 and 328,405.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,230.80, 543,346.20 and 328,405.20 is: 492,607.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,230.80 : 543,346.20 = 328,405.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,230.80/543,346.20 = 328,405.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,230.80x = 543,346.20 × 328,405.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,230.80x = 178,437,717,480.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,437,717,480.24/362,230.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,607.80

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