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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,347.80, 546,521.70 and 288,240.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,347.80, 546,521.70 and 288,240.20 is: 432,360.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,347.80 : 546,521.70 = 288,240.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,347.80/546,521.70 = 288,240.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,347.80x = 546,521.70 × 288,240.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,347.80x = 157,529,524,112.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,529,524,112.34/364,347.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,360.30

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