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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,037.80, 545,139.90 and 274,391.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,037.80, 545,139.90 and 274,391.40 is: 412,027.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,037.80 : 545,139.90 = 274,391.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,037.80/545,139.90 = 274,391.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,037.80x = 545,139.90 × 274,391.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,037.80x = 149,581,700,356.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,581,700,356.86/363,037.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,027.89

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