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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,545.20, 656,317.80 and 362,895.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,545.20, 656,317.80 and 362,895.60 is: 544,343.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,545.20 : 656,317.80 = 362,895.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,545.20/656,317.80 = 362,895.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,545.20x = 656,317.80 × 362,895.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,545.20x = 238,174,841,821.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,174,841,821.68/437,545.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544,343.40

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