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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,006.80, 546,010.20 and 238,035.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,006.80, 546,010.20 and 238,035.60 is: 357,053.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,006.80 : 546,010.20 = 238,035.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,006.80/546,010.20 = 238,035.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,006.80x = 546,010.20 × 238,035.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,006.80x = 129,969,865,563.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,969,865,563.12/364,006.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,053.40

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