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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,016.80, 544,525.20 and 346,687.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,016.80, 544,525.20 and 346,687.20 is: 520,030.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,016.80 : 544,525.20 = 346,687.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,016.80/544,525.20 = 346,687.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,016.80x = 544,525.20 × 346,687.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,016.80x = 188,779,916,917.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,779,916,917.44/363,016.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520,030.80

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