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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,021.70, 543,032.55 and 250,047.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,021.70, 543,032.55 and 250,047.30 is: 375,070.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,021.70 : 543,032.55 = 250,047.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,021.70/543,032.55 = 250,047.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,021.70x = 543,032.55 × 250,047.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,021.70x = 135,783,822,939.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,783,822,939.62/362,021.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,070.95

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