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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,363.80, 546,545.70 and 288,256.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,363.80, 546,545.70 and 288,256.20 is: 432,384.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,363.80 : 546,545.70 = 288,256.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,363.80/546,545.70 = 288,256.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,363.80x = 546,545.70 × 288,256.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,363.80x = 157,545,186,608.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,545,186,608.34/364,363.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,384.30

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