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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360,931.80, 541,397.70 and 337,312.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360,931.80, 541,397.70 and 337,312.20 is: 505,968.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360,931.80 : 541,397.70 = 337,312.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360,931.80/541,397.70 = 337,312.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360,931.80x = 541,397.70 × 337,312.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360,931.80x = 182,620,049,261.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,620,049,261.94/360,931.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505,968.30

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