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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,004.80, 546,007.20 and 340,385.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,004.80, 546,007.20 and 340,385.20 is: 510,577.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,004.80 : 546,007.20 = 340,385.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,004.80/546,007.20 = 340,385.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,004.80x = 546,007.20 × 340,385.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,004.80x = 185,852,769,973.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,852,769,973.44/364,004.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510,577.80

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