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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,911.30, 808,366.95 and 360,452.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,911.30, 808,366.95 and 360,452.10 is: 540,678.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,911.30 : 808,366.95 = 360,452.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,911.30/808,366.95 = 360,452.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,911.30x = 808,366.95 × 360,452.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,911.30x = 291,377,564,698.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,377,564,698.10/538,911.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540,678.15

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