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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,441.29, 543,202.62 and 204,758.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,441.29, 543,202.62 and 204,758.59 is: 306,878.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,441.29 : 543,202.62 = 204,758.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,441.29/543,202.62 = 204,758.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,441.29x = 543,202.62 × 204,758.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,441.29x = 111,225,402,555.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,225,402,555.51/362,441.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306,878.40

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