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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,425.16, 546,845.34 and 291,019.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,425.16, 546,845.34 and 291,019.72 is: 436,695.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,425.16 : 546,845.34 = 291,019.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,425.16/546,845.34 = 291,019.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,425.16x = 546,845.34 × 291,019.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,425.16x = 159,142,777,730.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,142,777,730.11/364,425.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,695.36

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