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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,535.60, 545,886.60 and 245,729.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,535.60, 545,886.60 and 245,729.20 is: 368,988.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,535.60 : 545,886.60 = 245,729.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,535.60/545,886.60 = 245,729.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,535.60x = 545,886.60 × 245,729.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,535.60x = 134,140,277,508.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,140,277,508.72/363,535.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,988.01

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