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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357,801.60, 536,241.60 and 274,281.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357,801.60, 536,241.60 and 274,281.60 is: 411,069.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,801.60 : 536,241.60 = 274,281.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,801.60/536,241.60 = 274,281.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,801.60x = 536,241.60 × 274,281.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,801.60x = 147,081,204,034.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,081,204,034.56/357,801.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411,069.16

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