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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532,055.03, 797,775.35 and 363,779.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532,055.03, 797,775.35 and 363,779.15 is: 545,458.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532,055.03 : 797,775.35 = 363,779.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532,055.03/797,775.35 = 363,779.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532,055.03x = 797,775.35 × 363,779.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532,055.03x = 290,214,032,906.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,214,032,906.18/532,055.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545,458.68

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