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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,390.60, 545,085.90 and 230,858.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,390.60, 545,085.90 and 230,858.40 is: 346,287.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,390.60 : 545,085.90 = 230,858.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,390.60/545,085.90 = 230,858.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,390.60x = 545,085.90 × 230,858.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,390.60x = 125,837,658,736.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,837,658,736.56/363,390.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,287.60

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