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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,979.80, 545,969.70 and 223,817.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,979.80, 545,969.70 and 223,817.40 is: 335,726.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,979.80 : 545,969.70 = 223,817.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,979.80/545,969.70 = 223,817.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,979.80x = 545,969.70 × 223,817.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,979.80x = 122,197,518,732.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,197,518,732.78/363,979.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,726.10

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