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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,356.67, 498,845.55 and 254,018.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,356.67, 498,845.55 and 254,018.71 is: 350,667.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,356.67 : 498,845.55 = 254,018.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,356.67/498,845.55 = 254,018.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,356.67x = 498,845.55 × 254,018.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,356.67x = 126,716,103,100.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,716,103,100.24/361,356.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,667.67

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