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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,015.54, 540,725.09 and 246,892.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,015.54, 540,725.09 and 246,892.88 is: 369,793.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,015.54 : 540,725.09 = 246,892.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,015.54/540,725.09 = 246,892.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,015.54x = 540,725.09 × 246,892.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,015.54x = 133,501,174,758.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,501,174,758.36/361,015.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,793.43

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