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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,259.34, 546,053.64 and 245,971.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,259.34, 546,053.64 and 245,971.80 is: 368,731.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,259.34 : 546,053.64 = 245,971.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,259.34/546,053.64 = 245,971.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,259.34x = 546,053.64 × 245,971.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,259.34x = 134,313,796,727.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,313,796,727.35/364,259.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,731.24

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