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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,129.60, 541,901.84 and 282,021.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,129.60, 541,901.84 and 282,021.76 is: 423,194.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,129.60 : 541,901.84 = 282,021.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,129.60/541,901.84 = 282,021.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,129.60x = 541,901.84 × 282,021.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,129.60x = 152,828,110,664.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,828,110,664.04/361,129.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,194.64

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