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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,046.08, 543,454.44 and 328,831.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,046.08, 543,454.44 and 328,831.68 is: 492,237.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,046.08 : 543,454.44 = 328,831.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,046.08/543,454.44 = 328,831.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,046.08x = 543,454.44 × 328,831.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,046.08x = 178,705,036,508.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,705,036,508.66/363,046.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,237.89

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