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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,661.39, 546,708.86 and 236,306.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,661.39, 546,708.86 and 236,306.53 is: 354,276.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,661.39 : 546,708.86 = 236,306.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,661.39/546,708.86 = 236,306.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,661.39x = 546,708.86 × 236,306.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,661.39x = 129,190,874,014.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,190,874,014.86/364,661.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,276.26

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