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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,262.80, 543,977.40 and 273,616.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,262.80, 543,977.40 and 273,616.40 is: 410,865.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,262.80 : 543,977.40 = 273,616.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,262.80/543,977.40 = 273,616.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,262.80x = 543,977.40 × 273,616.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,262.80x = 148,841,137,869.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,841,137,869.36/362,262.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,865.09

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