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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,967.20, 543,867.60 and 303,480.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,967.20, 543,867.60 and 303,480.80 is: 454,733.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,967.20 : 543,867.60 = 303,480.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,967.20/543,867.60 = 303,480.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,967.20x = 543,867.60 × 303,480.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,967.20x = 165,053,374,342.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,053,374,342.08/362,967.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,733.58

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