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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,344.30, 546,516.45 and 288,236.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,344.30, 546,516.45 and 288,236.70 is: 432,355.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,344.30 : 546,516.45 = 288,236.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,344.30/546,516.45 = 288,236.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,344.30x = 546,516.45 × 288,236.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,344.30x = 157,526,098,043.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,526,098,043.72/364,344.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,355.05

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