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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,956.80, 544,435.20 and 346,627.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,956.80, 544,435.20 and 346,627.20 is: 519,940.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,956.80 : 544,435.20 = 346,627.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,956.80/544,435.20 = 346,627.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,956.80x = 544,435.20 × 346,627.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,956.80x = 188,716,048,957.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,716,048,957.44/362,956.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519,940.80

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