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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,734.68, 535,157.37 and 120,058.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,734.68, 535,157.37 and 120,058.89 is: 180,106.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,734.68 : 535,157.37 = 120,058.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,734.68/535,157.37 = 120,058.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,734.68x = 535,157.37 × 120,058.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,734.68x = 64,250,399,817.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,250,399,817.52/356,734.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,106.96

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