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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,309.60, 544,047.60 and 244,503.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,309.60, 544,047.60 and 244,503.20 is: 367,148.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,309.60 : 544,047.60 = 244,503.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,309.60/544,047.60 = 244,503.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,309.60x = 544,047.60 × 244,503.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,309.60x = 133,021,379,152.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,021,379,152.32/362,309.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,148.37

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