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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,449.38, 546,761.75 and 115,131.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,449.38, 546,761.75 and 115,131.38 is: 172,724.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,449.38 : 546,761.75 = 115,131.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,449.38/546,761.75 = 115,131.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,449.38x = 546,761.75 × 115,131.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,449.38x = 62,949,431,499.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,949,431,499.25/364,449.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,724.76

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