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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360,661.02, 541,040.76 and 150,249.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360,661.02, 541,040.76 and 150,249.76 is: 225,395.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360,661.02 : 541,040.76 = 150,249.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360,661.02/541,040.76 = 150,249.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360,661.02x = 541,040.76 × 150,249.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360,661.02x = 81,291,244,340.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,291,244,340.22/360,661.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,395.15

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