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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,525.61, 549,450.14 and 254,258.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,525.61, 549,450.14 and 254,258.80 is: 381,153.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,525.61 : 549,450.14 = 254,258.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,525.61/549,450.14 = 254,258.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,525.61x = 549,450.14 × 254,258.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,525.61x = 139,702,530,611.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,702,530,611.31/366,525.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,153.53

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