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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360,027.70, 540,041.55 and 138,411.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360,027.70, 540,041.55 and 138,411.70 is: 207,617.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360,027.70 : 540,041.55 = 138,411.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360,027.70/540,041.55 = 138,411.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360,027.70x = 540,041.55 × 138,411.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360,027.70x = 74,748,069,006.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,748,069,006.14/360,027.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,617.55

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