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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,041.70, 546,062.55 and 328,612.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,041.70, 546,062.55 and 328,612.30 is: 492,918.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,041.70 : 546,062.55 = 328,612.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,041.70/546,062.55 = 328,612.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,041.70x = 546,062.55 × 328,612.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,041.70x = 179,442,870,499.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,442,870,499.37/364,041.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,918.45

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