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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,770.24, 537,999.84 and 122,049.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,770.24, 537,999.84 and 122,049.36 is: 183,021.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,770.24 : 537,999.84 = 122,049.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,770.24/537,999.84 = 122,049.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,770.24x = 537,999.84 × 122,049.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,770.24x = 65,662,536,152.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,662,536,152.10/358,770.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,021.13

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