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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,421.80, 543,632.70 and 339,093.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,421.80, 543,632.70 and 339,093.80 is: 508,640.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,421.80 : 543,632.70 = 339,093.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,421.80/543,632.70 = 339,093.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,421.80x = 543,632.70 × 339,093.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,421.80x = 184,342,478,047.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,342,478,047.26/362,421.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508,640.70

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