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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,939.20, 545,908.80 and 304,890.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,939.20, 545,908.80 and 304,890.20 is: 457,335.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,939.20 : 545,908.80 = 304,890.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,939.20/545,908.80 = 304,890.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,939.20x = 545,908.80 × 304,890.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,939.20x = 166,442,243,213.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,442,243,213.76/363,939.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457,335.30

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