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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,568.10, 546,852.15 and 115,250.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,568.10, 546,852.15 and 115,250.10 is: 172,875.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,568.10 : 546,852.15 = 115,250.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,568.10/546,852.15 = 115,250.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,568.10x = 546,852.15 × 115,250.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,568.10x = 63,024,764,972.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,024,764,972.72/364,568.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,875.15

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