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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,158, 531,341.04 and 104,846.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,158, 531,341.04 and 104,846.48 is: 157,300.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,158 : 531,341.04 = 104,846.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,158/531,341.04 = 104,846.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,158x = 531,341.04 × 104,846.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,158x = 55,709,237,723.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,709,237,723.54/354,158
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,300.52

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