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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,145.82, 534,246.52 and 103,430.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,145.82, 534,246.52 and 103,430.46 is: 155,153.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,145.82 : 534,246.52 = 103,430.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,145.82/534,246.52 = 103,430.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,145.82x = 534,246.52 × 103,430.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,145.82x = 55,257,363,317.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,257,363,317.00/356,145.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,153.76

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