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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,032.30, 546,048.45 and 287,924.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,032.30, 546,048.45 and 287,924.70 is: 431,887.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,032.30 : 546,048.45 = 287,924.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,032.30/546,048.45 = 287,924.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,032.30x = 546,048.45 × 287,924.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,032.30x = 157,220,836,151.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,220,836,151.72/364,032.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,887.05

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