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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,068.80, 545,714.40 and 139,342.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,068.80, 545,714.40 and 139,342.40 is: 208,864.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,068.80 : 545,714.40 = 139,342.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,068.80/545,714.40 = 139,342.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,068.80x = 545,714.40 × 139,342.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,068.80x = 76,041,154,210.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,041,154,210.56/364,068.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,864.79

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