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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360,425.16, 540,860.09 and 183,059.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360,425.16, 540,860.09 and 183,059.46 is: 274,702.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360,425.16 : 540,860.09 = 183,059.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360,425.16/540,860.09 = 183,059.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360,425.16x = 540,860.09 × 183,059.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360,425.16x = 99,009,556,010.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,009,556,010.95/360,425.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,702.12

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