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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,524.30, 546,713.55 and 174,984.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,524.30, 546,713.55 and 174,984.30 is: 262,441.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,524.30 : 546,713.55 = 174,984.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,524.30/546,713.55 = 174,984.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,524.30x = 546,713.55 × 174,984.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,524.30x = 95,666,287,847.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,666,287,847.27/364,524.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,441.46

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