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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,546.60, 545,319.90 and 251,572.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,546.60, 545,319.90 and 251,572.20 is: 377,358.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,546.60 : 545,319.90 = 251,572.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,546.60/545,319.90 = 251,572.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,546.60x = 545,319.90 × 251,572.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,546.60x = 137,187,326,946.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,187,326,946.78/363,546.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,358.30

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