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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,886.35, 545,829.53 and 275,312.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,886.35, 545,829.53 and 275,312.85 is: 412,969.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,886.35 : 545,829.53 = 275,312.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,886.35/545,829.53 = 275,312.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,886.35x = 545,829.53 × 275,312.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,886.35x = 150,273,882,141.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,273,882,141.90/363,886.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,969.28

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