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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,982.80, 545,974.20 and 223,820.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,982.80, 545,974.20 and 223,820.40 is: 335,730.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,982.80 : 545,974.20 = 223,820.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,982.80/545,974.20 = 223,820.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,982.80x = 545,974.20 × 223,820.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,982.80x = 122,200,163,833.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,200,163,833.68/363,982.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,730.60

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