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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,565.20, 543,847.80 and 303,953.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,565.20, 543,847.80 and 303,953.60 is: 455,930.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,565.20 : 543,847.80 = 303,953.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,565.20/543,847.80 = 303,953.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,565.20x = 543,847.80 × 303,953.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,565.20x = 165,304,496,662.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,304,496,662.08/362,565.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455,930.40

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