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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541,158.71, 812,018.17 and 392,624.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541,158.71, 812,018.17 and 392,624.96 is: 589,140.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,158.71 : 812,018.17 = 392,624.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,158.71/812,018.17 = 392,624.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,158.71x = 812,018.17 × 392,624.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,158.71x = 318,818,602,589.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,818,602,589.10/541,158.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589,140.66

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