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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360,644.08, 541,015.34 and 150,232.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360,644.08, 541,015.34 and 150,232.81 is: 225,369.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360,644.08 : 541,015.34 = 150,232.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360,644.08/541,015.34 = 150,232.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360,644.08x = 541,015.34 × 150,232.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360,644.08x = 81,278,255,946.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,278,255,946.05/360,644.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,369.72

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