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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,927.60, 542,628.96 and 243,304.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,927.60, 542,628.96 and 243,304.72 is: 364,780.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,927.60 : 542,628.96 = 243,304.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,927.60/542,628.96 = 243,304.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,927.60x = 542,628.96 × 243,304.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,927.60x = 132,024,187,176.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,024,187,176.69/361,927.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,780.66

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