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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360,652.02, 541,027.22 and 150,240.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360,652.02, 541,027.22 and 150,240.75 is: 225,381.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360,652.02 : 541,027.22 = 150,240.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360,652.02/541,027.22 = 150,240.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360,652.02x = 541,027.22 × 150,240.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360,652.02x = 81,284,335,303.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,284,335,303.22/360,652.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,381.62

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