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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,605.40, 545,408.10 and 206,141.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,605.40, 545,408.10 and 206,141.40 is: 309,212.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,605.40 : 545,408.10 = 206,141.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,605.40/545,408.10 = 206,141.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,605.40x = 545,408.10 × 206,141.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,605.40x = 112,431,189,305.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,431,189,305.34/363,605.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309,212.10

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