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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,823.20, 544,307.70 and 304,065.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,823.20, 544,307.70 and 304,065.80 is: 456,159.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,823.20 : 544,307.70 = 304,065.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,823.20/544,307.70 = 304,065.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,823.20x = 544,307.70 × 304,065.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,823.20x = 165,505,356,246.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,505,356,246.66/362,823.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456,159.79

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