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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360,068.40, 540,102.60 and 293,583.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360,068.40, 540,102.60 and 293,583.60 is: 440,375.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360,068.40 : 540,102.60 = 293,583.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360,068.40/540,102.60 = 293,583.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360,068.40x = 540,102.60 × 293,583.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360,068.40x = 158,565,265,677.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,565,265,677.36/360,068.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440,375.40

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