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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,341.16, 542,889.73 and 324,592.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,341.16, 542,889.73 and 324,592.84 is: 483,662.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,341.16 : 542,889.73 = 324,592.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,341.16/542,889.73 = 324,592.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,341.16x = 542,889.73 × 324,592.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,341.16x = 176,218,119,267.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,218,119,267.53/364,341.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483,662.40

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