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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,964.51, 492,802.89 and 275,713.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,964.51, 492,802.89 and 275,713.68 is: 380,633.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,964.51 : 492,802.89 = 275,713.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,964.51/492,802.89 = 275,713.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,964.51x = 492,802.89 × 275,713.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,964.51x = 135,872,498,316.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,872,498,316.54/356,964.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,633.07

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