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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357,706.76, 536,145.42 and 336,970.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357,706.76, 536,145.42 and 336,970.76 is: 505,065.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,706.76 : 536,145.42 = 336,970.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,706.76/536,145.42 = 336,970.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,706.76x = 536,145.42 × 336,970.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,706.76x = 180,665,329,647.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,665,329,647.92/357,706.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505,065.46

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