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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,001.80, 531,305.10 and 143,790.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,001.80, 531,305.10 and 143,790.60 is: 215,808.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,001.80 : 531,305.10 = 143,790.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,001.80/531,305.10 = 143,790.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,001.80x = 531,305.10 × 143,790.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,001.80x = 76,396,679,112.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,396,679,112.06/354,001.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,808.73

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