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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369,995.58, 510,168.27 and 273,339.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369,995.58, 510,168.27 and 273,339.29 is: 376,893.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369,995.58 : 510,168.27 = 273,339.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369,995.58/510,168.27 = 273,339.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369,995.58x = 510,168.27 × 273,339.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369,995.58x = 139,449,035,002.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,449,035,002.77/369,995.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,893.79

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