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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360,171.95, 539,882.49 and 135,377.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360,171.95, 539,882.49 and 135,377.51 is: 202,925.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360,171.95 : 539,882.49 = 135,377.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360,171.95/539,882.49 = 135,377.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360,171.95x = 539,882.49 × 135,377.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360,171.95x = 73,087,947,188.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,087,947,188.80/360,171.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,925.15

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