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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,473.20, 543,709.80 and 329,230.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,473.20, 543,709.80 and 329,230.80 is: 493,846.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,473.20 : 543,709.80 = 329,230.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,473.20/543,709.80 = 329,230.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,473.20x = 543,709.80 × 329,230.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,473.20x = 179,006,012,421.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,006,012,421.84/362,473.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,846.20

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