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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,175.34, 546,243.57 and 139,643.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,175.34, 546,243.57 and 139,643.34 is: 209,457.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,175.34 : 546,243.57 = 139,643.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,175.34/546,243.57 = 139,643.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,175.34x = 546,243.57 × 139,643.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,175.34x = 76,279,276,568.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,279,276,568.32/364,175.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,457.56

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