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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,406.20, 543,609.30 and 329,163.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,406.20, 543,609.30 and 329,163.80 is: 493,745.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,406.20 : 543,609.30 = 329,163.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,406.20/543,609.30 = 329,163.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,406.20x = 543,609.30 × 329,163.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,406.20x = 178,936,502,903.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,936,502,903.34/362,406.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,745.70

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