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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,518.80, 543,259.80 and 267,003.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,518.80, 543,259.80 and 267,003.60 is: 400,123.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,518.80 : 543,259.80 = 267,003.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,518.80/543,259.80 = 267,003.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,518.80x = 543,259.80 × 267,003.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,518.80x = 145,052,322,335.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,052,322,335.28/362,518.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,123.59

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