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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,407.70, 543,611.55 and 309,919.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,407.70, 543,611.55 and 309,919.70 is: 464,879.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,407.70 : 543,611.55 = 309,919.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,407.70/543,611.55 = 309,919.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,407.70x = 543,611.55 × 309,919.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,407.70x = 168,475,928,492.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,475,928,492.54/362,407.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464,879.55

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