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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,899.80, 534,896.10 and 146,299.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,899.80, 534,896.10 and 146,299.80 is: 219,263.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,899.80 : 534,896.10 = 146,299.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,899.80/534,896.10 = 146,299.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,899.80x = 534,896.10 × 146,299.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,899.80x = 78,255,192,450.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,255,192,450.78/356,899.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,263.76

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