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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,448.22, 545,972.49 and 214,371.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,448.22, 545,972.49 and 214,371.42 is: 321,145.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,448.22 : 545,972.49 = 214,371.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,448.22/545,972.49 = 214,371.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,448.22x = 545,972.49 × 214,371.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,448.22x = 117,040,897,962.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,040,897,962.24/364,448.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,145.48

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