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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,160.87, 537,056.39 and 105,408.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,160.87, 537,056.39 and 105,408.52 is: 158,058.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,160.87 : 537,056.39 = 105,408.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,160.87/537,056.39 = 105,408.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,160.87x = 537,056.39 × 105,408.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,160.87x = 56,610,318,147.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,610,318,147.32/358,160.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,058.35

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