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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357,055.20, 535,582.26 and 146,544.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357,055.20, 535,582.26 and 146,544.84 is: 219,817.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,055.20 : 535,582.26 = 146,544.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,055.20/535,582.26 = 146,544.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,055.20x = 535,582.26 × 146,544.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,055.20x = 78,486,816,598.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,486,816,598.54/357,055.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,817.04

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