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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365,827.10, 549,907.05 and 344,831.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365,827.10, 549,907.05 and 344,831.90 is: 518,347.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365,827.10 : 549,907.05 = 344,831.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365,827.10/549,907.05 = 344,831.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365,827.10x = 549,907.05 × 344,831.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365,827.10x = 189,625,492,874.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,625,492,874.90/365,827.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518,347.31

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