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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,627.87, 546,941.79 and 98,388.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,627.87, 546,941.79 and 98,388.37 is: 147,582.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,627.87 : 546,941.79 = 98,388.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,627.87/546,941.79 = 98,388.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,627.87x = 546,941.79 × 98,388.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,627.87x = 53,812,711,202.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,812,711,202.98/364,627.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,582.55

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