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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,870.00, 553,814.35 and 254,749.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,870.00, 553,814.35 and 254,749.91 is: 382,476.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,870.00 : 553,814.35 = 254,749.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,870.00/553,814.35 = 254,749.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,870.00x = 553,814.35 × 254,749.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,870.00x = 141,084,152,413.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,084,152,413.26/368,870.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,476.63

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