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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,231.60, 546,347.40 and 265,087.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,231.60, 546,347.40 and 265,087.60 is: 397,631.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,231.60 : 546,347.40 = 265,087.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,231.60/546,347.40 = 265,087.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,231.60x = 546,347.40 × 265,087.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,231.60x = 144,829,921,032.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,829,921,032.24/364,231.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,631.40

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