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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,613.87, 535,152.73 and 154,407.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,613.87, 535,152.73 and 154,407.45 is: 231,711.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,613.87 : 535,152.73 = 154,407.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,613.87/535,152.73 = 154,407.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,613.87x = 535,152.73 × 154,407.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,613.87x = 82,631,568,399.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,631,568,399.84/356,613.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,711.59

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