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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357,030.04, 535,546.90 and 120,374.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357,030.04, 535,546.90 and 120,374.77 is: 180,562.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,030.04 : 535,546.90 = 120,374.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,030.04/535,546.90 = 120,374.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,030.04x = 535,546.90 × 120,374.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,030.04x = 64,466,334,911.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,466,334,911.71/357,030.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,562.78

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