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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,561.70, 543,842.55 and 310,073.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,561.70, 543,842.55 and 310,073.70 is: 465,110.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,561.70 : 543,842.55 = 310,073.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,561.70/543,842.55 = 310,073.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,561.70x = 543,842.55 × 310,073.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,561.70x = 168,631,271,695.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,631,271,695.94/362,561.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465,110.55

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