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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360,777.80, 541,079.21 and 150,300.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360,777.80, 541,079.21 and 150,300.92 is: 225,414.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360,777.80 : 541,079.21 = 150,300.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360,777.80/541,079.21 = 150,300.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360,777.80x = 541,079.21 × 150,300.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360,777.80x = 81,324,699,598.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,324,699,598.97/360,777.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,414.92

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