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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369,862.80, 554,470.20 and 251,149.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369,862.80, 554,470.20 and 251,149.20 is: 376,503.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369,862.80 : 554,470.20 = 251,149.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369,862.80/554,470.20 = 251,149.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369,862.80x = 554,470.20 × 251,149.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369,862.80x = 139,254,747,153.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,254,747,153.84/369,862.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,503.79

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