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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,499.80, 543,749.70 and 355,501.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,499.80, 543,749.70 and 355,501.40 is: 533,252.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,499.80 : 543,749.70 = 355,501.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,499.80/543,749.70 = 355,501.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,499.80x = 543,749.70 × 355,501.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,499.80x = 193,303,779,599.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,303,779,599.58/362,499.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533,252.10

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