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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,804.80, 544,207.20 and 322,715.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,804.80, 544,207.20 and 322,715.20 is: 484,072.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,804.80 : 544,207.20 = 322,715.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,804.80/544,207.20 = 322,715.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,804.80x = 544,207.20 × 322,715.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,804.80x = 175,623,935,389.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,623,935,389.44/362,804.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484,072.80

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