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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,901.76, 547,352.40 and 265,693.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,901.76, 547,352.40 and 265,693.20 is: 398,539.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,901.76 : 547,352.40 = 265,693.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,901.76/547,352.40 = 265,693.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,901.76x = 547,352.40 × 265,693.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,901.76x = 145,427,810,683.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,427,810,683.68/364,901.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,539.63

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