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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355,416.76, 533,152.67 and 118,760.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355,416.76, 533,152.67 and 118,760.27 is: 178,149.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355,416.76 : 533,152.67 = 118,760.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355,416.76/533,152.67 = 118,760.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355,416.76x = 533,152.67 × 118,760.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355,416.76x = 63,317,355,040.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,317,355,040.42/355,416.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,149.61

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