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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,670.40, 545,505.60 and 237,699.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,670.40, 545,505.60 and 237,699.20 is: 356,548.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,670.40 : 545,505.60 = 237,699.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,670.40/545,505.60 = 237,699.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,670.40x = 545,505.60 × 237,699.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,670.40x = 129,666,244,715.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,666,244,715.52/363,670.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,548.80

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