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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,342.30, 545,110.65 and 258,366.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,342.30, 545,110.65 and 258,366.30 is: 387,618.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,342.30 : 545,110.65 = 258,366.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,342.30/545,110.65 = 258,366.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,342.30x = 545,110.65 × 258,366.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,342.30x = 140,838,221,731.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,838,221,731.10/363,342.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387,618.57

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