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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,936.40, 545,904.60 and 206,472.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,936.40, 545,904.60 and 206,472.40 is: 309,708.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,936.40 : 545,904.60 = 206,472.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,936.40/545,904.60 = 206,472.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,936.40x = 545,904.60 × 206,472.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,936.40x = 112,714,232,933.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,714,232,933.04/363,936.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309,708.60

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