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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,522.80, 541,765.80 and 266,007.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,522.80, 541,765.80 and 266,007.60 is: 398,629.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,522.80 : 541,765.80 = 266,007.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,522.80/541,765.80 = 266,007.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,522.80x = 541,765.80 × 266,007.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,522.80x = 144,113,820,220.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,113,820,220.08/361,522.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,629.96

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