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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,718.18, 535,159.62 and 120,055.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,718.18, 535,159.62 and 120,055.08 is: 180,110.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,718.18 : 535,159.62 = 120,055.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,718.18/535,159.62 = 120,055.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,718.18x = 535,159.62 × 120,055.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,718.18x = 64,248,630,991.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,248,630,991.87/356,718.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,110.34

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