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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,709.80, 534,611.10 and 146,109.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,709.80, 534,611.10 and 146,109.80 is: 218,978.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,709.80 : 534,611.10 = 146,109.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,709.80/534,611.10 = 146,109.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,709.80x = 534,611.10 × 146,109.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,709.80x = 78,111,920,898.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,111,920,898.78/356,709.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,978.90

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