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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369,965.46, 554,911.82 and 250,787.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369,965.46, 554,911.82 and 250,787.96 is: 376,157.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369,965.46 : 554,911.82 = 250,787.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369,965.46/554,911.82 = 250,787.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369,965.46x = 554,911.82 × 250,787.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369,965.46x = 139,165,203,317.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,165,203,317.69/369,965.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,157.29

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