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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,055.40, 544,583.10 and 336,811.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,055.40, 544,583.10 and 336,811.40 is: 505,217.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,055.40 : 544,583.10 = 336,811.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,055.40/544,583.10 = 336,811.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,055.40x = 544,583.10 × 336,811.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,055.40x = 183,421,796,327.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,421,796,327.34/363,055.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505,217.10

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