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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357,511.14, 536,266.20 and 91,271.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357,511.14, 536,266.20 and 91,271.70 is: 136,907.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,511.14 : 536,266.20 = 91,271.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,511.14/536,266.20 = 91,271.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,511.14x = 536,266.20 × 91,271.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,511.14x = 48,945,927,726.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,945,927,726.54/357,511.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,907.42

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