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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,282.60, 545,840.70 and 230,924.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,282.60, 545,840.70 and 230,924.20 is: 346,016.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,282.60 : 545,840.70 = 230,924.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,282.60/545,840.70 = 230,924.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,282.60x = 545,840.70 × 230,924.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,282.60x = 126,047,826,974.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,047,826,974.94/364,282.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,016.60

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