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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,021.88, 536,992.72 and 91,788.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,021.88, 536,992.72 and 91,788.65 is: 137,672.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,021.88 : 536,992.72 = 91,788.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,021.88/536,992.72 = 91,788.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,021.88x = 536,992.72 × 91,788.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,021.88x = 49,289,836,828.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,289,836,828.63/358,021.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,672.69

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