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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,181.12, 499,672.80 and 266,915.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,181.12, 499,672.80 and 266,915.04 is: 368,241.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,181.12 : 499,672.80 = 266,915.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,181.12/499,672.80 = 266,915.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,181.12x = 499,672.80 × 266,915.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,181.12x = 133,370,185,398.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,370,185,398.91/362,181.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,241.68

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