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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,755.88, 535,215.70 and 120,092.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,755.88, 535,215.70 and 120,092.28 is: 180,165.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,755.88 : 535,215.70 = 120,092.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,755.88/535,215.70 = 120,092.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,755.88x = 535,215.70 × 120,092.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,755.88x = 64,275,273,704.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,275,273,704.80/356,755.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,165.98

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