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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357,470.97, 536,205.99 and 91,231.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357,470.97, 536,205.99 and 91,231.49 is: 136,847.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,470.97 : 536,205.99 = 91,231.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,470.97/536,205.99 = 91,231.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,470.97x = 536,205.99 × 91,231.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,470.97x = 48,918,871,414.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,918,871,414.63/357,470.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,847.12

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