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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,983.60, 543,438.60 and 325,658.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,983.60, 543,438.60 and 325,658.80 is: 487,558.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,983.60 : 543,438.60 = 325,658.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,983.60/543,438.60 = 325,658.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,983.60x = 543,438.60 × 325,658.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,983.60x = 176,975,562,349.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,975,562,349.68/362,983.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487,558.01

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