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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,569.20, 543,853.80 and 329,326.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,569.20, 543,853.80 and 329,326.80 is: 493,990.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,569.20 : 543,853.80 = 329,326.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,569.20/543,853.80 = 329,326.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,569.20x = 543,853.80 × 329,326.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,569.20x = 179,105,631,621.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,105,631,621.84/362,569.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,990.20

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