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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,119.40, 544,095.90 and 342,124.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,119.40, 544,095.90 and 342,124.20 is: 512,636.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,119.40 : 544,095.90 = 342,124.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,119.40/544,095.90 = 342,124.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,119.40x = 544,095.90 × 342,124.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,119.40x = 186,148,374,510.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,148,374,510.78/363,119.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512,636.82

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