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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677,056.32, 1,015,682.49 and 361,341

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677,056.32, 1,015,682.49 and 361,341 is: 542,063.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677,056.32 : 1,015,682.49 = 361,341 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677,056.32/1,015,682.49 = 361,341/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677,056.32x = 1,015,682.49 × 361,341
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677,056.32x = 367,007,726,619.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,007,726,619.09/677,056.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542,063.81

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