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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,027.10, 546,040.65 and 186,880.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,027.10, 546,040.65 and 186,880.10 is: 280,320.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,027.10 : 546,040.65 = 186,880.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,027.10/546,040.65 = 186,880.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,027.10x = 546,040.65 × 186,880.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,027.10x = 102,044,131,276.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,044,131,276.07/364,027.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,320.15

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