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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359,907.49, 539,805.88 and 120,025.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359,907.49, 539,805.88 and 120,025.59 is: 180,019.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359,907.49 : 539,805.88 = 120,025.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359,907.49/539,805.88 = 120,025.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359,907.49x = 539,805.88 × 120,025.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359,907.49x = 64,790,519,232.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,790,519,232.47/359,907.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,019.92

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