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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,872.80, 545,809.20 and 347,543.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,872.80, 545,809.20 and 347,543.20 is: 521,314.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,872.80 : 545,809.20 = 347,543.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,872.80/545,809.20 = 347,543.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,872.80x = 545,809.20 × 347,543.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,872.80x = 189,692,275,957.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,692,275,957.44/363,872.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521,314.80

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