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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,390.18, 545,972.21 and 343,247.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,390.18, 545,972.21 and 343,247.91 is: 515,709.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,390.18 : 545,972.21 = 343,247.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,390.18/545,972.21 = 343,247.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,390.18x = 545,972.21 × 343,247.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,390.18x = 187,403,820,000.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,403,820,000.58/363,390.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515,709.64

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