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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,551.20, 546,826.80 and 329,121.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,551.20, 546,826.80 and 329,121.80 is: 493,682.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,551.20 : 546,826.80 = 329,121.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,551.20/546,826.80 = 329,121.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,551.20x = 546,826.80 × 329,121.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,551.20x = 179,972,620,704.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,972,620,704.24/364,551.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,682.70

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