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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353,788.56, 530,681.64 and 143,426

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353,788.56, 530,681.64 and 143,426 is: 215,138.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353,788.56 : 530,681.64 = 143,426 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353,788.56/530,681.64 = 143,426/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353,788.56x = 530,681.64 × 143,426
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353,788.56x = 76,113,544,898.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,113,544,898.64/353,788.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,138.51

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