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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369,023.70, 553,535.55 and 254,862.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369,023.70, 553,535.55 and 254,862.30 is: 382,293.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369,023.70 : 553,535.55 = 254,862.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369,023.70/553,535.55 = 254,862.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369,023.70x = 553,535.55 × 254,862.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369,023.70x = 141,075,343,404.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,075,343,404.77/369,023.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,293.45

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