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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360,960.67, 541,258.75 and 211,245.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360,960.67, 541,258.75 and 211,245.94 is: 316,762.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360,960.67 : 541,258.75 = 211,245.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360,960.67/541,258.75 = 211,245.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360,960.67x = 541,258.75 × 211,245.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360,960.67x = 114,338,713,426.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,338,713,426.98/360,960.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316,762.25

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