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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,535.20, 546,802.80 and 331,292.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,535.20, 546,802.80 and 331,292.80 is: 496,939.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,535.20 : 546,802.80 = 331,292.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,535.20/546,802.80 = 331,292.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,535.20x = 546,802.80 × 331,292.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,535.20x = 181,151,830,659.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,151,830,659.84/364,535.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496,939.20

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