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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,860.80, 534,837.60 and 146,260.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,860.80, 534,837.60 and 146,260.80 is: 219,205.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,860.80 : 534,837.60 = 146,260.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,860.80/534,837.60 = 146,260.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,860.80x = 534,837.60 × 146,260.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,860.80x = 78,225,775,246.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,225,775,246.08/356,860.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,205.29

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