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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,062.36, 544,024.56 and 229,660.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,062.36, 544,024.56 and 229,660.82 is: 344,131.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,062.36 : 544,024.56 = 229,660.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,062.36/544,024.56 = 229,660.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,062.36x = 544,024.56 × 229,660.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,062.36x = 124,941,126,549.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,941,126,549.74/363,062.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,131.31

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