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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,297.82, 541,831.88 and 337,710.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,297.82, 541,831.88 and 337,710.98 is: 506,459.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,297.82 : 541,831.88 = 337,710.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,297.82/541,831.88 = 337,710.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,297.82x = 541,831.88 × 337,710.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,297.82x = 182,982,575,190.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,982,575,190.04/361,297.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506,459.12

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