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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,980.60, 545,970.90 and 331,321.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,980.60, 545,970.90 and 331,321.40 is: 496,982.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,980.60 : 545,970.90 = 331,321.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,980.60/545,970.90 = 331,321.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,980.60x = 545,970.90 × 331,321.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,980.60x = 180,891,842,947.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,891,842,947.26/363,980.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496,982.10

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