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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,755.12, 535,211.56 and 120,090

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,755.12, 535,211.56 and 120,090 is: 180,161.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,755.12 : 535,211.56 = 120,090 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,755.12/535,211.56 = 120,090/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,755.12x = 535,211.56 × 120,090
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,755.12x = 64,273,556,240.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,273,556,240.40/356,755.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,161.55

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