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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,365.80, 546,548.70 and 288,258.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,365.80, 546,548.70 and 288,258.20 is: 432,387.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,365.80 : 546,548.70 = 288,258.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,365.80/546,548.70 = 288,258.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,365.80x = 546,548.70 × 288,258.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,365.80x = 157,547,144,474.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,547,144,474.34/364,365.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,387.30

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