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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,573.20, 546,859.80 and 331,330.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,573.20, 546,859.80 and 331,330.80 is: 496,996.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,573.20 : 546,859.80 = 331,330.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,573.20/546,859.80 = 331,330.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,573.20x = 546,859.80 × 331,330.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,573.20x = 181,191,495,021.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,191,495,021.84/364,573.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496,996.20

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