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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,205.10, 546,048.45 and 139,478.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,205.10, 546,048.45 and 139,478.70 is: 209,118.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,205.10 : 546,048.45 = 139,478.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,205.10/546,048.45 = 139,478.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,205.10x = 546,048.45 × 139,478.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,205.10x = 76,162,127,943.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,162,127,943.02/364,205.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,118.78

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