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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,711.80, 544,067.70 and 325,970.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,711.80, 544,067.70 and 325,970.20 is: 488,955.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,711.80 : 544,067.70 = 325,970.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,711.80/544,067.70 = 325,970.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,711.80x = 544,067.70 × 325,970.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,711.80x = 177,349,856,982.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,349,856,982.54/362,711.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488,955.30

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