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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,547.24, 500,375.12 and 302,022.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,547.24, 500,375.12 and 302,022.02 is: 416,840.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,547.24 : 500,375.12 = 302,022.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,547.24/500,375.12 = 302,022.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,547.24x = 500,375.12 × 302,022.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,547.24x = 151,124,300,488.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,124,300,488.16/362,547.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,840.30

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