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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,829.60, 544,244.40 and 250,855.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,829.60, 544,244.40 and 250,855.20 is: 376,282.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,829.60 : 544,244.40 = 250,855.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,829.60/544,244.40 = 250,855.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,829.60x = 544,244.40 × 250,855.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,829.60x = 136,526,537,810.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,526,537,810.88/362,829.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,282.80

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