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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,112.32, 541,667.16 and 108,391.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,112.32, 541,667.16 and 108,391.72 is: 162,587.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,112.32 : 541,667.16 = 108,391.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,112.32/541,667.16 = 108,391.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,112.32x = 541,667.16 × 108,391.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,112.32x = 58,712,235,139.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,712,235,139.92/361,112.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,587.18

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