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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357,761.79, 536,637.20 and 91,520.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357,761.79, 536,637.20 and 91,520.06 is: 137,278.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,761.79 : 536,637.20 = 91,520.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,761.79/536,637.20 = 91,520.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,761.79x = 536,637.20 × 91,520.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,761.79x = 49,113,065,601.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,113,065,601.45/357,761.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,278.68

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