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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,975.36, 543,115.86 and 326,149.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,975.36, 543,115.86 and 326,149.98 is: 486,673.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,975.36 : 543,115.86 = 326,149.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,975.36/543,115.86 = 326,149.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,975.36x = 543,115.86 × 326,149.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,975.36x = 177,137,226,876.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,137,226,876.68/363,975.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486,673.68

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