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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,281.80, 546,422.70 and 331,622.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,281.80, 546,422.70 and 331,622.60 is: 497,433.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,281.80 : 546,422.70 = 331,622.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,281.80/546,422.70 = 331,622.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,281.80x = 546,422.70 × 331,622.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,281.80x = 181,206,116,473.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,206,116,473.02/364,281.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497,433.90

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