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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,112.60, 534,168.90 and 286,128.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,112.60, 534,168.90 and 286,128.60 is: 429,192.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,112.60 : 534,168.90 = 286,128.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,112.60/534,168.90 = 286,128.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,112.60x = 534,168.90 × 286,128.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,112.60x = 152,840,999,520.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,840,999,520.54/356,112.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,192.90

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