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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,549.20, 545,323.80 and 251,574.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,549.20, 545,323.80 and 251,574.80 is: 377,362.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,549.20 : 545,323.80 = 251,574.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,549.20/545,323.80 = 251,574.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,549.20x = 545,323.80 × 251,574.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,549.20x = 137,189,725,920.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,189,725,920.24/363,549.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,362.20

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