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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393,726.80, 543,005.16 and 250,432.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393,726.80, 543,005.16 and 250,432.40 is: 345,381.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393,726.80 : 543,005.16 = 250,432.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393,726.80/543,005.16 = 250,432.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393,726.80x = 543,005.16 × 250,432.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393,726.80x = 135,986,085,431.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,986,085,431.18/393,726.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,381.84

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