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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,029.95, 537,045.59 and 91,791.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,029.95, 537,045.59 and 91,791.39 is: 137,687.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,029.95 : 537,045.59 = 91,791.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,029.95/537,045.59 = 91,791.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,029.95x = 537,045.59 × 91,791.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,029.95x = 49,296,160,740.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,296,160,740.51/358,029.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,687.26

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