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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,744.60, 545,616.90 and 251,770.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,744.60, 545,616.90 and 251,770.20 is: 377,655.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,744.60 : 545,616.90 = 251,770.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,744.60/545,616.90 = 251,770.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,744.60x = 545,616.90 × 251,770.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,744.60x = 137,370,076,036.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,370,076,036.38/363,744.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,655.30

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