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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360,320.18, 540,188.67 and 150,115.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360,320.18, 540,188.67 and 150,115.46 is: 225,051.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360,320.18 : 540,188.67 = 150,115.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360,320.18/540,188.67 = 150,115.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360,320.18x = 540,188.67 × 150,115.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360,320.18x = 81,090,670,683.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,090,670,683.84/360,320.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,051.70

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