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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360,220.77, 540,039.56 and 150,016.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360,220.77, 540,039.56 and 150,016.05 is: 224,902.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360,220.77 : 540,039.56 = 150,016.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360,220.77/540,039.56 = 150,016.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360,220.77x = 540,039.56 × 150,016.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360,220.77x = 81,014,600,884.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,014,600,884.86/360,220.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,902.64

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