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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,343.80, 546,515.70 and 340,724.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,343.80, 546,515.70 and 340,724.20 is: 511,086.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,343.80 : 546,515.70 = 340,724.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,343.80/546,515.70 = 340,724.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,343.80x = 546,515.70 × 340,724.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,343.80x = 186,211,124,669.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,211,124,669.94/364,343.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511,086.30

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