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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,708.13, 542,451.34 and 250,105.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,708.13, 542,451.34 and 250,105.52 is: 375,081.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,708.13 : 542,451.34 = 250,105.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,708.13/542,451.34 = 250,105.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,708.13x = 542,451.34 × 250,105.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,708.13x = 135,670,076,134.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,670,076,134.16/361,708.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,081.63

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