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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,272.74, 546,359.90 and 98,049.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,272.74, 546,359.90 and 98,049.23 is: 147,060.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,272.74 : 546,359.90 = 98,049.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,272.74/546,359.90 = 98,049.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,272.74x = 546,359.90 × 98,049.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,272.74x = 53,570,167,497.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,570,167,497.88/364,272.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,060.60

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