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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,059.80, 546,089.70 and 287,952.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,059.80, 546,089.70 and 287,952.20 is: 431,928.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,059.80 : 546,089.70 = 287,952.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,059.80/546,089.70 = 287,952.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,059.80x = 546,089.70 × 287,952.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,059.80x = 157,247,730,512.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,247,730,512.34/364,059.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,928.30

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