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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360,956.28, 541,745.46 and 250,226.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360,956.28, 541,745.46 and 250,226.04 is: 375,554.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360,956.28 : 541,745.46 = 250,226.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360,956.28/541,745.46 = 250,226.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360,956.28x = 541,745.46 × 250,226.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360,956.28x = 135,558,821,143.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,558,821,143.78/360,956.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,554.68

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