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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,166.55, 546,254.87 and 139,538.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,166.55, 546,254.87 and 139,538.34 is: 209,309.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,166.55 : 546,254.87 = 139,538.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,166.55/546,254.87 = 139,538.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,166.55x = 546,254.87 × 139,538.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,166.55x = 76,223,497,079.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,223,497,079.02/364,166.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,309.44

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