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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,200.02, 537,299.90 and 105,480.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,200.02, 537,299.90 and 105,480.54 is: 158,220.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,200.02 : 537,299.90 = 105,480.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,200.02/537,299.90 = 105,480.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,200.02x = 537,299.90 × 105,480.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,200.02x = 56,674,683,593.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,674,683,593.95/358,200.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,220.77

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