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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,299.80, 543,449.70 and 328,474.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,299.80, 543,449.70 and 328,474.20 is: 492,711.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,299.80 : 543,449.70 = 328,474.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,299.80/543,449.70 = 328,474.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,299.80x = 543,449.70 × 328,474.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,299.80x = 178,509,205,447.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,509,205,447.74/362,299.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,711.30

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