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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,854.40, 532,281.60 and 105,536.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,854.40, 532,281.60 and 105,536.40 is: 158,304.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,854.40 : 532,281.60 = 105,536.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,854.40/532,281.60 = 105,536.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,854.40x = 532,281.60 × 105,536.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,854.40x = 56,175,083,850.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,175,083,850.24/354,854.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,304.60

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