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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,326.12, 542,867.40 and 324,577.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,326.12, 542,867.40 and 324,577.80 is: 483,640.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,326.12 : 542,867.40 = 324,577.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,326.12/542,867.40 = 324,577.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,326.12x = 542,867.40 × 324,577.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,326.12x = 176,202,706,383.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,202,706,383.72/364,326.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483,640.06

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