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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,079.20, 545,924.40 and 153,479.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,079.20, 545,924.40 and 153,479.20 is: 230,136.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,079.20 : 545,924.40 = 153,479.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,079.20/545,924.40 = 153,479.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,079.20x = 545,924.40 × 153,479.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,079.20x = 83,788,040,172.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,788,040,172.48/364,079.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,136.85

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