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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,690.67, 542,425.21 and 250,088.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,690.67, 542,425.21 and 250,088.06 is: 375,055.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,690.67 : 542,425.21 = 250,088.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,690.67/542,425.21 = 250,088.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,690.67x = 542,425.21 × 250,088.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,690.67x = 135,654,069,194.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,654,069,194.84/361,690.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,055.48

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