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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360,007.70, 540,011.55 and 123,329.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360,007.70, 540,011.55 and 123,329.30 is: 184,993.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360,007.70 : 540,011.55 = 123,329.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360,007.70/540,011.55 = 123,329.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360,007.70x = 540,011.55 × 123,329.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360,007.70x = 66,599,246,453.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,599,246,453.42/360,007.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,993.95

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