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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,266.12, 499,790.10 and 267,000.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,266.12, 499,790.10 and 267,000.52 is: 368,359.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,266.12 : 499,790.10 = 267,000.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,266.12/499,790.10 = 267,000.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,266.12x = 499,790.10 × 267,000.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,266.12x = 133,444,216,590.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,444,216,590.85/362,266.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,359.64

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