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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,022.40, 546,033.60 and 332,529.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,022.40, 546,033.60 and 332,529.60 is: 498,794.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,022.40 : 546,033.60 = 332,529.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,022.40/546,033.60 = 332,529.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,022.40x = 546,033.60 × 332,529.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,022.40x = 181,572,334,594.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,572,334,594.56/364,022.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,794.40

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