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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,227.22, 494,388.46 and 267,425.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,227.22, 494,388.46 and 267,425.52 is: 369,073.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,227.22 : 494,388.46 = 267,425.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,227.22/494,388.46 = 267,425.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,227.22x = 494,388.46 × 267,425.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,227.22x = 132,212,090,997.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,212,090,997.50/358,227.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,073.27

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