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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359,350.44, 539,433.90 and 182,057.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359,350.44, 539,433.90 and 182,057.64 is: 273,293.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359,350.44 : 539,433.90 = 182,057.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359,350.44/539,433.90 = 182,057.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359,350.44x = 539,433.90 × 182,057.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359,350.44x = 98,208,062,770.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,208,062,770.00/359,350.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,293.29

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