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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,465.98, 546,221.88 and 195,789.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,465.98, 546,221.88 and 195,789.15 is: 293,427.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,465.98 : 546,221.88 = 195,789.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,465.98/546,221.88 = 195,789.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,465.98x = 546,221.88 × 195,789.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,465.98x = 106,944,317,596.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,944,317,596.60/364,465.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,427.43

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