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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359,666.72, 539,499.90 and 106,946.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359,666.72, 539,499.90 and 106,946.12 is: 160,419.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359,666.72 : 539,499.90 = 106,946.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359,666.72/539,499.90 = 106,946.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359,666.72x = 539,499.90 × 106,946.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359,666.72x = 57,697,421,045.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,697,421,045.39/359,666.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,419.13

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