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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.07, 540.14 and 129.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.07, 540.14 and 129.09 is: 193.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.07 : 540.14 = 129.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.07/540.14 = 129.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.07x = 540.14 × 129.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.07x = 69,726.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,726.67/360.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.65

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