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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,335.44, 537,483.72 and 108,998

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,335.44, 537,483.72 and 108,998 is: 163,491.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,335.44 : 537,483.72 = 108,998 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,335.44/537,483.72 = 108,998/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,335.44x = 537,483.72 × 108,998
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,335.44x = 58,584,650,512.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,584,650,512.56/358,335.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,491.09

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