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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360,039.70, 540,059.55 and 110,721.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360,039.70, 540,059.55 and 110,721.70 is: 166,082.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360,039.70 : 540,059.55 = 110,721.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360,039.70/540,059.55 = 110,721.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360,039.70x = 540,059.55 × 110,721.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360,039.70x = 59,796,311,477.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,796,311,477.24/360,039.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,082.55

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