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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,291.20, 544,159.20 and 301,083.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,291.20, 544,159.20 and 301,083.20 is: 450,980.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,291.20 : 544,159.20 = 301,083.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,291.20/544,159.20 = 301,083.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,291.20x = 544,159.20 × 301,083.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,291.20x = 163,837,193,245.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,837,193,245.44/363,291.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,980.35

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