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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,309.72, 548,480.34 and 232,465.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,309.72, 548,480.34 and 232,465.32 is: 348,073.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,309.72 : 548,480.34 = 232,465.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,309.72/548,480.34 = 232,465.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,309.72x = 548,480.34 × 232,465.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,309.72x = 127,502,657,751.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,502,657,751.81/366,309.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,073.37

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