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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,107.20, 541,660.80 and 256,044.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,107.20, 541,660.80 and 256,044.80 is: 384,067.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,107.20 : 541,660.80 = 256,044.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,107.20/541,660.80 = 256,044.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,107.20x = 541,660.80 × 256,044.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,107.20x = 138,689,431,203.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,689,431,203.84/361,107.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,067.20

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