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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,621.83, 546,932.75 and 98,382.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,621.83, 546,932.75 and 98,382.34 is: 147,573.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,621.83 : 546,932.75 = 98,382.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,621.83/546,932.75 = 98,382.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,621.83x = 546,932.75 × 98,382.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,621.83x = 53,808,523,275.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,808,523,275.72/364,621.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,573.51

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