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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,488.46, 546,976.73 and 151,256.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,488.46, 546,976.73 and 151,256.58 is: 226,986.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,488.46 : 546,976.73 = 151,256.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,488.46/546,976.73 = 151,256.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,488.46x = 546,976.73 × 151,256.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,488.46x = 82,733,828,763.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,733,828,763.10/364,488.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,986.14

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