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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,882.70, 542,824.05 and 267,404.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,882.70, 542,824.05 and 267,404.30 is: 401,106.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,882.70 : 542,824.05 = 267,404.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,882.70/542,824.05 = 267,404.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,882.70x = 542,824.05 × 267,404.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,882.70x = 145,153,485,113.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,153,485,113.42/361,882.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,106.45

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