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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,050.40, 546,075.60 and 238,079.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,050.40, 546,075.60 and 238,079.20 is: 357,118.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,050.40 : 546,075.60 = 238,079.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,050.40/546,075.60 = 238,079.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,050.40x = 546,075.60 × 238,079.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,050.40x = 130,009,241,987.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,009,241,987.52/364,050.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,118.80

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