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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369,996.58, 510,169.65 and 273,340.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369,996.58, 510,169.65 and 273,340.29 is: 376,895.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369,996.58 : 510,169.65 = 273,340.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369,996.58/510,169.65 = 273,340.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369,996.58x = 510,169.65 × 273,340.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369,996.58x = 139,449,920,080.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,449,920,080.20/369,996.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,895.16

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