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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,464.80, 534,999.60 and 146,253.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,464.80, 534,999.60 and 146,253.60 is: 219,504.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,464.80 : 534,999.60 = 146,253.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,464.80/534,999.60 = 146,253.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,464.80x = 534,999.60 × 146,253.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,464.80x = 78,245,617,498.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,245,617,498.56/356,464.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,504.47

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