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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,481.71, 546,660.24 and 98,179.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,481.71, 546,660.24 and 98,179.95 is: 147,253.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,481.71 : 546,660.24 = 98,179.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,481.71/546,660.24 = 98,179.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,481.71x = 546,660.24 × 98,179.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,481.71x = 53,671,075,030.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,671,075,030.19/364,481.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,253.14

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