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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,625.72, 534,933.18 and 86,756.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,625.72, 534,933.18 and 86,756.40 is: 130,133.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,625.72 : 534,933.18 = 86,756.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,625.72/534,933.18 = 86,756.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,625.72x = 534,933.18 × 86,756.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,625.72x = 46,408,876,937.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,408,876,937.35/356,625.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,133.29

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