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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760,998.56, 1,141,509.02 and 361,680.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760,998.56, 1,141,509.02 and 361,680.08 is: 542,525.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760,998.56 : 1,141,509.02 = 361,680.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760,998.56/1,141,509.02 = 361,680.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760,998.56x = 1,141,509.02 × 361,680.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760,998.56x = 412,861,073,674.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,861,073,674.32/760,998.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542,525.43

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