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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,994.80, 545,992.20 and 238,023.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,994.80, 545,992.20 and 238,023.60 is: 357,035.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,994.80 : 545,992.20 = 238,023.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,994.80/545,992.20 = 238,023.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,994.80x = 545,992.20 × 238,023.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,994.80x = 129,959,029,015.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,959,029,015.92/363,994.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,035.40

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