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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,136.31, 548,213.29 and 259,080.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,136.31, 548,213.29 and 259,080.23 is: 387,918.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,136.31 : 548,213.29 = 259,080.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,136.31/548,213.29 = 259,080.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,136.31x = 548,213.29 × 259,080.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,136.31x = 142,031,225,262.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,031,225,262.26/366,136.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387,918.98

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