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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360,006.78, 539,703.99 and 219,863.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360,006.78, 539,703.99 and 219,863.82 is: 329,608.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360,006.78 : 539,703.99 = 219,863.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360,006.78/539,703.99 = 219,863.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360,006.78x = 539,703.99 × 219,863.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360,006.78x = 118,661,380,910.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,661,380,910.64/360,006.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,608.74

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