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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,915.02, 546,609.78 and 293,451.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,915.02, 546,609.78 and 293,451.15 is: 439,563.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,915.02 : 546,609.78 = 293,451.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,915.02/546,609.78 = 293,451.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,915.02x = 546,609.78 × 293,451.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,915.02x = 160,403,268,542.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,403,268,542.25/364,915.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439,563.35

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