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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,501.02, 544,842.30 and 299,723.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,501.02, 544,842.30 and 299,723.19 is: 450,486.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,501.02 : 544,842.30 = 299,723.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,501.02/544,842.30 = 299,723.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,501.02x = 544,842.30 × 299,723.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,501.02x = 163,301,872,202.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,301,872,202.94/362,501.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,486.66

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