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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,974.80, 545,962.20 and 223,812.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,974.80, 545,962.20 and 223,812.40 is: 335,718.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,974.80 : 545,962.20 = 223,812.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,974.80/545,962.20 = 223,812.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,974.80x = 545,962.20 × 223,812.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,974.80x = 122,193,110,291.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,193,110,291.28/363,974.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,718.60

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