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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,039.80, 546,059.70 and 238,068.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,039.80, 546,059.70 and 238,068.60 is: 357,102.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,039.80 : 546,059.70 = 238,068.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,039.80/546,059.70 = 238,068.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,039.80x = 546,059.70 × 238,068.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,039.80x = 129,999,668,295.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,999,668,295.42/364,039.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,102.90

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