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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,674.40, 545,511.60 and 237,703.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,674.40, 545,511.60 and 237,703.20 is: 356,554.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,674.40 : 545,511.60 = 237,703.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,674.40/545,511.60 = 237,703.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,674.40x = 545,511.60 × 237,703.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,674.40x = 129,669,852,957.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,669,852,957.12/363,674.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,554.80

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