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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,587.80, 546,881.70 and 314,724.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,587.80, 546,881.70 and 314,724.20 is: 472,086.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,587.80 : 546,881.70 = 314,724.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,587.80/546,881.70 = 314,724.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,587.80x = 546,881.70 × 314,724.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,587.80x = 172,116,905,527.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,116,905,527.14/364,587.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,086.30

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