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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,005.60, 543,730.80 and 293,021.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,005.60, 543,730.80 and 293,021.60 is: 438,904.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,005.60 : 543,730.80 = 293,021.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,005.60/543,730.80 = 293,021.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,005.60x = 543,730.80 × 293,021.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,005.60x = 159,324,868,985.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,324,868,985.28/363,005.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438,904.71

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