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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,622.55, 545,979.10 and 293,165.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,622.55, 545,979.10 and 293,165.43 is: 438,980.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,622.55 : 545,979.10 = 293,165.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,622.55/545,979.10 = 293,165.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,622.55x = 545,979.10 × 293,165.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,622.55x = 160,062,197,622.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,062,197,622.51/364,622.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438,980.52

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