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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,724.52, 544,178.94 and 213,091.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,724.52, 544,178.94 and 213,091.32 is: 319,691.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,724.52 : 544,178.94 = 213,091.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,724.52/544,178.94 = 213,091.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,724.52x = 544,178.94 × 213,091.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,724.52x = 115,959,808,640.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,959,808,640.80/362,724.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,691.12

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