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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,787.80, 545,681.70 and 347,458.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,787.80, 545,681.70 and 347,458.20 is: 521,187.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,787.80 : 545,681.70 = 347,458.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,787.80/545,681.70 = 347,458.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,787.80x = 545,681.70 × 347,458.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,787.80x = 189,601,581,254.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,601,581,254.94/363,787.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521,187.30

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