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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,468.20, 534,702.30 and 119,732.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,468.20, 534,702.30 and 119,732.20 is: 179,598.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,468.20 : 534,702.30 = 119,732.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,468.20/534,702.30 = 119,732.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,468.20x = 534,702.30 × 119,732.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,468.20x = 64,021,082,724.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,021,082,724.06/356,468.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,598.30

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