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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352,955.52, 529,532.10 and 142,741.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352,955.52, 529,532.10 and 142,741.08 is: 214,151.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,955.52 : 529,532.10 = 142,741.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,955.52/529,532.10 = 142,741.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,955.52x = 529,532.10 × 142,741.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,955.52x = 75,585,983,848.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,585,983,848.67/352,955.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,151.58

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