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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,578.20, 546,867.30 and 331,335.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,578.20, 546,867.30 and 331,335.80 is: 497,003.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,578.20 : 546,867.30 = 331,335.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,578.20/546,867.30 = 331,335.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,578.20x = 546,867.30 × 331,335.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,578.20x = 181,196,714,339.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,196,714,339.34/364,578.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497,003.70

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