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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360,267.48, 540,318.96 and 135,651.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360,267.48, 540,318.96 and 135,651.60 is: 203,446.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360,267.48 : 540,318.96 = 135,651.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360,267.48/540,318.96 = 135,651.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360,267.48x = 540,318.96 × 135,651.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360,267.48x = 73,295,131,434.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,295,131,434.34/360,267.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,446.43

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