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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,109.32, 541,662.66 and 108,388.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,109.32, 541,662.66 and 108,388.72 is: 162,582.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,109.32 : 541,662.66 = 108,388.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,109.32/541,662.66 = 108,388.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,109.32x = 541,662.66 × 108,388.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,109.32x = 58,710,120,019.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,710,120,019.42/361,109.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,582.68

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