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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,804.70, 544,207.05 and 269,492.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,804.70, 544,207.05 and 269,492.70 is: 404,239.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,804.70 : 544,207.05 = 269,492.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,804.70/544,207.05 = 269,492.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,804.70x = 544,207.05 × 269,492.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,804.70x = 146,659,827,263.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,659,827,263.54/362,804.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404,239.05

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