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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,150.80, 544,726.20 and 329,325.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,150.80, 544,726.20 and 329,325.20 is: 493,987.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,150.80 : 544,726.20 = 329,325.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,150.80/544,726.20 = 329,325.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,150.80x = 544,726.20 × 329,325.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,150.80x = 179,392,064,760.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,392,064,760.24/363,150.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,987.80

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