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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,359.20, 545,038.80 and 348,001.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,359.20, 545,038.80 and 348,001.60 is: 522,002.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,359.20 : 545,038.80 = 348,001.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,359.20/545,038.80 = 348,001.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,359.20x = 545,038.80 × 348,001.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,359.20x = 189,674,374,462.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,674,374,462.08/363,359.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522,002.40

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