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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,117.15, 541,674.41 and 108,396.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,117.15, 541,674.41 and 108,396.54 is: 162,594.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,117.15 : 541,674.41 = 108,396.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,117.15/541,674.41 = 108,396.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,117.15x = 541,674.41 × 108,396.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,117.15x = 58,715,631,850.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,715,631,850.54/361,117.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,594.42

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