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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,107.78, 546,160.86 and 97,868.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,107.78, 546,160.86 and 97,868.28 is: 146,802.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,107.78 : 546,160.86 = 97,868.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,107.78/546,160.86 = 97,868.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,107.78x = 546,160.86 × 97,868.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,107.78x = 53,451,823,971.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,451,823,971.52/364,107.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,802.20

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