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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,595.80, 543,893.70 and 325,854.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,595.80, 543,893.70 and 325,854.20 is: 488,781.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,595.80 : 543,893.70 = 325,854.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,595.80/543,893.70 = 325,854.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,595.80x = 543,893.70 × 325,854.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,595.80x = 177,230,046,498.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,230,046,498.54/362,595.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488,781.30

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