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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,844.60, 544,266.90 and 250,870.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,844.60, 544,266.90 and 250,870.20 is: 376,305.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,844.60 : 544,266.90 = 250,870.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,844.60/544,266.90 = 250,870.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,844.60x = 544,266.90 × 250,870.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,844.60x = 136,540,346,056.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,540,346,056.38/362,844.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,305.30

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