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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,535.40, 543,271.90 and 325,095.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,535.40, 543,271.90 and 325,095.40 is: 487,166.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,535.40 : 543,271.90 = 325,095.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,535.40/543,271.90 = 325,095.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,535.40x = 543,271.90 × 325,095.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,535.40x = 176,615,195,639.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,615,195,639.26/362,535.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487,166.76

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