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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,207.80, 546,311.70 and 342,046.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,207.80, 546,311.70 and 342,046.20 is: 513,069.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,207.80 : 546,311.70 = 342,046.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,207.80/546,311.70 = 342,046.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,207.80x = 546,311.70 × 342,046.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,207.80x = 186,863,841,000.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,863,841,000.54/364,207.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513,069.30

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