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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,955.16, 501,260.70 and 323,375.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,955.16, 501,260.70 and 323,375.32 is: 446,598.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,955.16 : 501,260.70 = 323,375.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,955.16/501,260.70 = 323,375.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,955.16x = 501,260.70 × 323,375.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,955.16x = 162,095,339,265.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,095,339,265.92/362,955.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446,598.80

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