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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,300.29, 543,535.82 and 356,275.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,300.29, 543,535.82 and 356,275.51 is: 534,497.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,300.29 : 543,535.82 = 356,275.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,300.29/543,535.82 = 356,275.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,300.29x = 543,535.82 × 356,275.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,300.29x = 193,648,501,473.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,648,501,473.77/362,300.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534,497.23

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