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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,348.80, 546,523.20 and 288,241.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,348.80, 546,523.20 and 288,241.20 is: 432,361.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,348.80 : 546,523.20 = 288,241.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,348.80/546,523.20 = 288,241.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,348.80x = 546,523.20 × 288,241.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,348.80x = 157,530,502,995.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,530,502,995.84/364,348.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,361.80

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