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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,358.80, 546,538.20 and 288,251.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,358.80, 546,538.20 and 288,251.20 is: 432,376.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,358.80 : 546,538.20 = 288,251.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,358.80/546,538.20 = 288,251.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,358.80x = 546,538.20 × 288,251.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,358.80x = 157,540,291,995.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,540,291,995.84/364,358.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,376.80

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