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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,055.73, 531,305.02 and 143,693.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,055.73, 531,305.02 and 143,693.66 is: 215,630.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,055.73 : 531,305.02 = 143,693.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,055.73/531,305.02 = 143,693.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,055.73x = 531,305.02 × 143,693.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,055.73x = 76,345,164,408.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,345,164,408.05/354,055.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,630.36

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