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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,862.60, 545,793.90 and 231,002.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,862.60, 545,793.90 and 231,002.35 is: 346,503.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,862.60 : 545,793.90 = 231,002.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,862.60/545,793.90 = 231,002.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,862.60x = 545,793.90 × 231,002.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,862.60x = 126,079,673,515.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,079,673,515.67/363,862.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,503.53

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