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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,719.93, 495,068.46 and 267,918.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,719.93, 495,068.46 and 267,918.24 is: 369,753.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,719.93 : 495,068.46 = 267,918.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,719.93/495,068.46 = 267,918.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,719.93x = 495,068.46 × 267,918.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,719.93x = 132,637,870,482.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,637,870,482.71/358,719.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,753.28

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