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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357,461.66, 536,266.40 and 104,750.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357,461.66, 536,266.40 and 104,750.43 is: 157,147.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,461.66 : 536,266.40 = 104,750.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,461.66/536,266.40 = 104,750.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,461.66x = 536,266.40 × 104,750.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,461.66x = 56,174,135,470.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,174,135,470.80/357,461.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,147.30

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