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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,721.20, 546,425.70 and 312,233.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,721.20, 546,425.70 and 312,233.20 is: 467,788.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,721.20 : 546,425.70 = 312,233.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,721.20/546,425.70 = 312,233.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,721.20x = 546,425.70 × 312,233.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,721.20x = 170,612,244,873.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,612,244,873.24/364,721.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467,788.12

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