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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,972.80, 545,959.20 and 335,979.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,972.80, 545,959.20 and 335,979.20 is: 503,968.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,972.80 : 545,959.20 = 335,979.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,972.80/545,959.20 = 335,979.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,972.80x = 545,959.20 × 335,979.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,972.80x = 183,430,935,248.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,430,935,248.64/363,972.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503,968.80

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