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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357,762.79, 536,638.69 and 91,521.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357,762.79, 536,638.69 and 91,521.06 is: 137,280.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,762.79 : 536,638.69 = 91,521.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,762.79/536,638.69 = 91,521.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,762.79x = 536,638.69 × 91,521.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,762.79x = 49,113,741,745.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,113,741,745.81/357,762.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,280.18

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