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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,045.80, 546,068.70 and 287,938.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,045.80, 546,068.70 and 287,938.20 is: 431,907.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,045.80 : 546,068.70 = 287,938.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,045.80/546,068.70 = 287,938.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,045.80x = 546,068.70 × 287,938.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,045.80x = 157,234,038,554.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,234,038,554.34/364,045.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,907.30

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