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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540,485.93, 810,217.69 and 240,801.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540,485.93, 810,217.69 and 240,801.32 is: 360,974.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540,485.93 : 810,217.69 = 240,801.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540,485.93/810,217.69 = 240,801.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540,485.93x = 810,217.69 × 240,801.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540,485.93x = 195,101,490,662.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,101,490,662.89/540,485.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,974.23

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