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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,265.92, 549,829.44 and 272,914.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,265.92, 549,829.44 and 272,914.56 is: 408,577.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,265.92 : 549,829.44 = 272,914.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,265.92/549,829.44 = 272,914.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,265.92x = 549,829.44 × 272,914.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,265.92x = 150,056,459,692.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,056,459,692.65/367,265.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,577.14

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