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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,707.80, 544,061.70 and 325,966.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,707.80, 544,061.70 and 325,966.20 is: 488,949.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,707.80 : 544,061.70 = 325,966.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,707.80/544,061.70 = 325,966.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,707.80x = 544,061.70 × 325,966.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,707.80x = 177,345,724,914.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,345,724,914.54/362,707.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488,949.30

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