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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357,672.84, 536,507.10 and 91,432.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357,672.84, 536,507.10 and 91,432.92 is: 137,148.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,672.84 : 536,507.10 = 91,432.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,672.84/536,507.10 = 91,432.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,672.84x = 536,507.10 × 91,432.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,672.84x = 49,054,410,753.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,054,410,753.73/357,672.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,148.83

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