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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,851.20, 544,276.80 and 269,539.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,851.20, 544,276.80 and 269,539.20 is: 404,308.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,851.20 : 544,276.80 = 269,539.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,851.20/544,276.80 = 269,539.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,851.20x = 544,276.80 × 269,539.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,851.20x = 146,703,933,250.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,703,933,250.56/362,851.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404,308.80

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