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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,298.80, 544,031.40 and 273,652.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,298.80, 544,031.40 and 273,652.40 is: 410,919.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,298.80 : 544,031.40 = 273,652.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,298.80/544,031.40 = 273,652.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,298.80x = 544,031.40 × 273,652.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,298.80x = 148,875,498,285.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,875,498,285.36/362,298.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,919.10

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