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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360,254.07, 540,390.37 and 170,670.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360,254.07, 540,390.37 and 170,670.03 is: 256,009.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360,254.07 : 540,390.37 = 170,670.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360,254.07/540,390.37 = 170,670.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360,254.07x = 540,390.37 × 170,670.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360,254.07x = 92,228,440,659.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,228,440,659.61/360,254.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,009.43

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