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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,006.40, 546,009.60 and 238,035.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,006.40, 546,009.60 and 238,035.20 is: 357,052.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,006.40 : 546,009.60 = 238,035.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,006.40/546,009.60 = 238,035.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,006.40x = 546,009.60 × 238,035.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,006.40x = 129,969,504,337.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,969,504,337.92/364,006.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,052.80

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