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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541,725.56, 747,705.70 and 360,445.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541,725.56, 747,705.70 and 360,445.14 is: 497,497.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,725.56 : 747,705.70 = 360,445.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,725.56/747,705.70 = 360,445.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,725.56x = 747,705.70 × 360,445.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,725.56x = 269,506,885,715.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,506,885,715.30/541,725.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497,497.08

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