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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571,053.80, 856,580.70 and 360,007.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571,053.80, 856,580.70 and 360,007.40 is: 540,011.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,053.80 : 856,580.70 = 360,007.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,053.80/856,580.70 = 360,007.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,053.80x = 856,580.70 × 360,007.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,053.80x = 308,375,390,697.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,375,390,697.18/571,053.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540,011.10

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