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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,028.20, 546,042.30 and 328,598.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,028.20, 546,042.30 and 328,598.80 is: 492,898.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,028.20 : 546,042.30 = 328,598.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,028.20/546,042.30 = 328,598.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,028.20x = 546,042.30 × 328,598.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,028.20x = 179,428,844,529.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,428,844,529.24/364,028.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,898.20

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