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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,289.46, 541,962.22 and 108,550.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,289.46, 541,962.22 and 108,550.20 is: 162,833.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,289.46 : 541,962.22 = 108,550.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,289.46/541,962.22 = 108,550.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,289.46x = 541,962.22 × 108,550.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,289.46x = 58,830,107,373.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,830,107,373.44/361,289.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,833.72

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