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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,519.20, 543,122.70 and 310,031.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,519.20, 543,122.70 and 310,031.20 is: 464,485.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,519.20 : 543,122.70 = 310,031.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,519.20/543,122.70 = 310,031.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,519.20x = 543,122.70 × 310,031.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,519.20x = 168,384,982,428.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,384,982,428.24/362,519.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464,485.69

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