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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,405.70, 543,608.55 and 267,927.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,405.70, 543,608.55 and 267,927.30 is: 401,890.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,405.70 : 543,608.55 = 267,927.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,405.70/543,608.55 = 267,927.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,405.70x = 543,608.55 × 267,927.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,405.70x = 145,647,571,058.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,647,571,058.42/362,405.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,890.95

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