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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,271.35, 534,280.97 and 103,499.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,271.35, 534,280.97 and 103,499.25 is: 155,212.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,271.35 : 534,280.97 = 103,499.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,271.35/534,280.97 = 103,499.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,271.35x = 534,280.97 × 103,499.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,271.35x = 55,297,680,653.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,297,680,653.71/356,271.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,212.26

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