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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,264.02, 534,431.16 and 103,546.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,264.02, 534,431.16 and 103,546.72 is: 155,330.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,264.02 : 534,431.16 = 103,546.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,264.02/534,431.16 = 103,546.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,264.02x = 534,431.16 × 103,546.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,264.02x = 55,338,593,683.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,338,593,683.80/356,264.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,330.29

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