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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357,030.54, 535,547.65 and 120,375.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357,030.54, 535,547.65 and 120,375.27 is: 180,563.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,030.54 : 535,547.65 = 120,375.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,030.54/535,547.65 = 120,375.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,030.54x = 535,547.65 × 120,375.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,030.54x = 64,466,692,665.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,466,692,665.68/357,030.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,563.52

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