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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,538.20, 551,307.30 and 274,226.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,538.20, 551,307.30 and 274,226.20 is: 411,339.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,538.20 : 551,307.30 = 274,226.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,538.20/551,307.30 = 274,226.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,538.20x = 551,307.30 × 274,226.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,538.20x = 151,182,905,911.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,182,905,911.26/367,538.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411,339.30

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