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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360,939.60, 541,409.40 and 295,329.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360,939.60, 541,409.40 and 295,329.60 is: 442,994.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360,939.60 : 541,409.40 = 295,329.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360,939.60/541,409.40 = 295,329.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360,939.60x = 541,409.40 × 295,329.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360,939.60x = 159,894,221,538.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,894,221,538.24/360,939.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442,994.40

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