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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,039.60, 544,559.40 and 334,009.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,039.60, 544,559.40 and 334,009.20 is: 501,013.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,039.60 : 544,559.40 = 334,009.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,039.60/544,559.40 = 334,009.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,039.60x = 544,559.40 × 334,009.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,039.60x = 181,887,849,546.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,887,849,546.48/363,039.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501,013.80

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