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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,965.62, 535,450.28 and 120,310.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,965.62, 535,450.28 and 120,310.35 is: 180,466.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,965.62 : 535,450.28 = 120,310.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,965.62/535,450.28 = 120,310.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,965.62x = 535,450.28 × 120,310.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,965.62x = 64,420,209,992.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,420,209,992.85/356,965.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,466.15

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