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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,409.80, 543,614.70 and 228,565.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,409.80, 543,614.70 and 228,565.40 is: 342,848.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,409.80 : 543,614.70 = 228,565.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,409.80/543,614.70 = 228,565.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,409.80x = 543,614.70 × 228,565.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,409.80x = 124,251,511,351.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,251,511,351.38/362,409.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,848.10

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