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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,709.20, 544,063.80 and 250,734.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,709.20, 544,063.80 and 250,734.80 is: 376,102.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,709.20 : 544,063.80 = 250,734.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,709.20/544,063.80 = 250,734.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,709.20x = 544,063.80 × 250,734.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,709.20x = 136,415,728,080.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,415,728,080.24/362,709.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,102.20

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