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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,937.80, 545,906.70 and 327,196.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,937.80, 545,906.70 and 327,196.20 is: 490,794.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,937.80 : 545,906.70 = 327,196.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,937.80/545,906.70 = 327,196.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,937.80x = 545,906.70 × 327,196.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,937.80x = 178,618,597,794.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,618,597,794.54/363,937.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490,794.30

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