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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,927.60, 545,891.40 and 325,436.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,927.60, 545,891.40 and 325,436.40 is: 488,154.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,927.60 : 545,891.40 = 325,436.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,927.60/545,891.40 = 325,436.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,927.60x = 545,891.40 × 325,436.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,927.60x = 177,652,932,006.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,652,932,006.96/363,927.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488,154.60

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