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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,261.94, 546,343.70 and 98,038.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,261.94, 546,343.70 and 98,038.43 is: 147,044.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,261.94 : 546,343.70 = 98,038.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,261.94/546,343.70 = 98,038.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,261.94x = 546,343.70 × 98,038.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,261.94x = 53,562,676,016.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,562,676,016.54/364,261.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,044.40

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