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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,204.20, 541,028.70 and 298,996.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,204.20, 541,028.70 and 298,996.20 is: 447,850.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,204.20 : 541,028.70 = 298,996.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,204.20/541,028.70 = 298,996.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,204.20x = 541,028.70 × 298,996.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,204.20x = 161,765,525,390.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,765,525,390.94/361,204.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447,850.62

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