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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,573.70, 543,204.45 and 310,085.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,573.70, 543,204.45 and 310,085.70 is: 464,567.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,573.70 : 543,204.45 = 310,085.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,573.70/543,204.45 = 310,085.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,573.70x = 543,204.45 × 310,085.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,573.70x = 168,439,932,121.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,439,932,121.37/362,573.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464,567.43

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