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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,069.20, 543,103.80 and 268,757.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,069.20, 543,103.80 and 268,757.20 is: 403,135.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,069.20 : 543,103.80 = 268,757.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,069.20/543,103.80 = 268,757.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,069.20x = 543,103.80 × 268,757.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,069.20x = 145,963,056,597.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,963,056,597.36/362,069.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,135.80

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