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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,954.70, 544,432.05 and 304,343.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,954.70, 544,432.05 and 304,343.10 is: 456,514.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,954.70 : 544,432.05 = 304,343.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,954.70/544,432.05 = 304,343.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,954.70x = 544,432.05 × 304,343.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,954.70x = 165,694,137,836.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,694,137,836.36/362,954.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456,514.65

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