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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360,697.05, 541,094.58 and 150,285.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360,697.05, 541,094.58 and 150,285.78 is: 225,449.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360,697.05 : 541,094.58 = 150,285.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360,697.05/541,094.58 = 150,285.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360,697.05x = 541,094.58 × 150,285.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360,697.05x = 81,318,821,009.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,318,821,009.07/360,697.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,449.09

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