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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780,027.40, 1,170,041.10 and 360,123.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780,027.40, 1,170,041.10 and 360,123.40 is: 540,185.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780,027.40 : 1,170,041.10 = 360,123.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780,027.40/1,170,041.10 = 360,123.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780,027.40x = 1,170,041.10 × 360,123.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780,027.40x = 421,359,179,071.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,359,179,071.74/780,027.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540,185.10

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