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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,671.60, 535,007.40 and 146,239.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,671.60, 535,007.40 and 146,239.60 is: 219,359.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,671.60 : 535,007.40 = 146,239.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,671.60/535,007.40 = 146,239.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,671.60x = 535,007.40 × 146,239.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,671.60x = 78,239,268,173.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,239,268,173.04/356,671.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,359.40

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