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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365,979.60, 548,969.40 and 254,005.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365,979.60, 548,969.40 and 254,005.20 is: 381,007.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365,979.60 : 548,969.40 = 254,005.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365,979.60/548,969.40 = 254,005.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365,979.60x = 548,969.40 × 254,005.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365,979.60x = 139,441,082,240.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,441,082,240.88/365,979.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,007.80

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