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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,888.80, 534,879.60 and 146,288.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,888.80, 534,879.60 and 146,288.80 is: 219,247.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,888.80 : 534,879.60 = 146,288.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,888.80/534,879.60 = 146,288.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,888.80x = 534,879.60 × 146,288.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,888.80x = 78,246,894,828.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,246,894,828.48/356,888.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,247.27

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