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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,214.62, 546,228.74 and 107,987.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,214.62, 546,228.74 and 107,987.28 is: 161,953.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,214.62 : 546,228.74 = 107,987.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,214.62/546,228.74 = 107,987.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,214.62x = 546,228.74 × 107,987.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,214.62x = 58,985,753,808.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,985,753,808.32/364,214.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,953.28

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