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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,665.40, 546,714.85 and 236,310.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,665.40, 546,714.85 and 236,310.54 is: 354,282.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,665.40 : 546,714.85 = 236,310.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,665.40/546,714.85 = 236,310.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,665.40x = 546,714.85 × 236,310.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,665.40x = 129,194,481,429.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,194,481,429.52/364,665.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,282.26

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