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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,148.80, 544,723.20 and 329,323.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,148.80, 544,723.20 and 329,323.20 is: 493,984.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,148.80 : 544,723.20 = 329,323.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,148.80/544,723.20 = 329,323.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,148.80x = 544,723.20 × 329,323.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,148.80x = 179,389,987,338.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,389,987,338.24/363,148.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,984.80

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