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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365,254.85, 548,005.37 and 230,162.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365,254.85, 548,005.37 and 230,162.04 is: 345,320.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365,254.85 : 548,005.37 = 230,162.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365,254.85/548,005.37 = 230,162.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365,254.85x = 548,005.37 × 230,162.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365,254.85x = 126,130,032,739.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,130,032,739.35/365,254.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,320.62

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