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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,710.80, 544,066.20 and 325,969.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,710.80, 544,066.20 and 325,969.20 is: 488,953.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,710.80 : 544,066.20 = 325,969.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,710.80/544,066.20 = 325,969.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,710.80x = 544,066.20 × 325,969.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,710.80x = 177,348,823,961.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,348,823,961.04/362,710.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488,953.80

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