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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360,983.28, 541,785.96 and 250,253.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360,983.28, 541,785.96 and 250,253.04 is: 375,595.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360,983.28 : 541,785.96 = 250,253.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360,983.28/541,785.96 = 250,253.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360,983.28x = 541,785.96 × 250,253.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360,983.28x = 135,583,583,519.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,583,583,519.32/360,983.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,595.19

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