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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,366.80, 546,550.20 and 288,259.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,366.80, 546,550.20 and 288,259.20 is: 432,388.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,366.80 : 546,550.20 = 288,259.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,366.80/546,550.20 = 288,259.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,366.80x = 546,550.20 × 288,259.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,366.80x = 157,548,123,411.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,548,123,411.84/364,366.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,388.80

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