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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,475.40, 542,115.90 and 151,069.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,475.40, 542,115.90 and 151,069.80 is: 226,564.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,475.40 : 542,115.90 = 151,069.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,475.40/542,115.90 = 151,069.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,475.40x = 542,115.90 × 151,069.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,475.40x = 81,897,340,589.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,897,340,589.82/361,475.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,564.08

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