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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360,211.62, 540,317.45 and 135,622.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360,211.62, 540,317.45 and 135,622.44 is: 203,433.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360,211.62 : 540,317.45 = 135,622.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360,211.62/540,317.45 = 135,622.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360,211.62x = 540,317.45 × 135,622.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360,211.62x = 73,279,170,265.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,279,170,265.47/360,211.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,433.67

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