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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360,370.22, 540,604.99 and 123,682.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360,370.22, 540,604.99 and 123,682.14 is: 185,540.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360,370.22 : 540,604.99 = 123,682.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360,370.22/540,604.99 = 123,682.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360,370.22x = 540,604.99 × 123,682.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360,370.22x = 66,863,181,516.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,863,181,516.77/360,370.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,540.25

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