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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,150.57, 360,265.46 and 99,919.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,150.57, 360,265.46 and 99,919.05 is: 149,895.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,150.57 : 360,265.46 = 99,919.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,150.57/360,265.46 = 99,919.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,150.57x = 360,265.46 × 99,919.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,150.57x = 35,997,382,011.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,997,382,011.42/240,150.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,895.05

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