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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,403.70, 543,605.55 and 308,749.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,403.70, 543,605.55 and 308,749.30 is: 463,123.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,403.70 : 543,605.55 = 308,749.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,403.70/543,605.55 = 308,749.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,403.70x = 543,605.55 × 308,749.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,403.70x = 167,837,833,038.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,837,833,038.62/362,403.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463,123.95

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