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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,474.31, 543,935.99 and 210,742.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,474.31, 543,935.99 and 210,742.80 is: 316,244.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,474.31 : 543,935.99 = 210,742.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,474.31/543,935.99 = 210,742.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,474.31x = 543,935.99 × 210,742.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,474.31x = 114,630,592,499.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,630,592,499.66/362,474.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316,244.74

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