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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,631.10, 546,946.62 and 98,391.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,631.10, 546,946.62 and 98,391.60 is: 147,587.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,631.10 : 546,946.62 = 98,391.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,631.10/546,946.62 = 98,391.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,631.10x = 546,946.62 × 98,391.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,631.10x = 53,814,953,056.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,814,953,056.39/364,631.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,587.39

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