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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,521.69, 546,801.98 and 115,184.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,521.69, 546,801.98 and 115,184.25 is: 172,782.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,521.69 : 546,801.98 = 115,184.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,521.69/546,801.98 = 115,184.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,521.69x = 546,801.98 × 115,184.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,521.69x = 62,982,975,388.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,982,975,388.89/364,521.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,782.52

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