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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,976.08, 544,297.53 and 213,286.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,976.08, 544,297.53 and 213,286.73 is: 319,832.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,976.08 : 544,297.53 = 213,286.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,976.08/544,297.53 = 213,286.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,976.08x = 544,297.53 × 213,286.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,976.08x = 116,091,440,320.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,091,440,320.78/362,976.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,832.21

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