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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,035.70, 546,053.55 and 325,981.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,035.70, 546,053.55 and 325,981.90 is: 488,972.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,035.70 : 546,053.55 = 325,981.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,035.70/546,053.55 = 325,981.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,035.70x = 546,053.55 × 325,981.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,035.70x = 178,003,573,730.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,003,573,730.75/364,035.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488,972.85

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