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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,511.20, 545,266.80 and 251,536.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,511.20, 545,266.80 and 251,536.80 is: 377,305.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,511.20 : 545,266.80 = 251,536.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,511.20/545,266.80 = 251,536.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,511.20x = 545,266.80 × 251,536.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,511.20x = 137,154,666,018.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,154,666,018.24/363,511.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,305.20

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