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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,002.28, 534,055.26 and 106,703.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,002.28, 534,055.26 and 106,703.72 is: 160,071.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,002.28 : 534,055.26 = 106,703.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,002.28/534,055.26 = 106,703.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,002.28x = 534,055.26 × 106,703.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,002.28x = 56,985,682,927.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,985,682,927.57/356,002.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,071.12

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