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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,658.80, 546,988.20 and 230,814.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,658.80, 546,988.20 and 230,814.40 is: 346,221.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,658.80 : 546,988.20 = 230,814.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,658.80/546,988.20 = 230,814.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,658.80x = 546,988.20 × 230,814.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,658.80x = 126,252,753,190.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,252,753,190.08/364,658.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,221.60

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