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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,557.20, 543,179.70 and 310,069.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,557.20, 543,179.70 and 310,069.20 is: 464,542.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,557.20 : 543,179.70 = 310,069.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,557.20/543,179.70 = 310,069.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,557.20x = 543,179.70 × 310,069.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,557.20x = 168,423,295,035.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,423,295,035.24/362,557.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464,542.68

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