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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,305.21, 534,509.98 and 103,552.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,305.21, 534,509.98 and 103,552.86 is: 155,344.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,305.21 : 534,509.98 = 103,552.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,305.21/534,509.98 = 103,552.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,305.21x = 534,509.98 × 103,552.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,305.21x = 55,350,037,127.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,350,037,127.54/356,305.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,344.45

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