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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,445.20, 543,740.70 and 303,687.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,445.20, 543,740.70 and 303,687.80 is: 455,592.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,445.20 : 543,740.70 = 303,687.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,445.20/543,740.70 = 303,687.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,445.20x = 543,740.70 × 303,687.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,445.20x = 165,127,416,953.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,127,416,953.46/362,445.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455,592.78

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