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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,628.90, 546,943.35 and 238,657.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,628.90, 546,943.35 and 238,657.70 is: 357,986.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,628.90 : 546,943.35 = 238,657.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,628.90/546,943.35 = 238,657.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,628.90x = 546,943.35 × 238,657.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,628.90x = 130,532,241,941.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,532,241,941.30/364,628.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,986.55

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