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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,048.70, 546,073.05 and 153,923.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,048.70, 546,073.05 and 153,923.90 is: 230,885.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,048.70 : 546,073.05 = 153,923.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,048.70/546,073.05 = 153,923.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,048.70x = 546,073.05 × 153,923.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,048.70x = 84,053,693,540.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,053,693,540.90/364,048.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,885.85

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