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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,908.80, 534,909.60 and 146,308.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,908.80, 534,909.60 and 146,308.80 is: 219,277.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,908.80 : 534,909.60 = 146,308.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,908.80/534,909.60 = 146,308.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,908.80x = 534,909.60 × 146,308.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,908.80x = 78,261,981,684.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,261,981,684.48/356,908.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,277.25

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