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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360,256.77, 540,093.51 and 150,052.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360,256.77, 540,093.51 and 150,052.05 is: 224,956.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360,256.77 : 540,093.51 = 150,052.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360,256.77/540,093.51 = 150,052.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360,256.77x = 540,093.51 × 150,052.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360,256.77x = 81,042,138,367.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,042,138,367.20/360,256.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,956.60

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