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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,513.80, 542,270.70 and 184,366.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,513.80, 542,270.70 and 184,366.80 is: 276,550.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,513.80 : 542,270.70 = 184,366.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,513.80/542,270.70 = 184,366.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,513.80x = 542,270.70 × 184,366.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,513.80x = 99,976,713,692.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,976,713,692.76/361,513.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,550.20

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