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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,056.28, 530,873.70 and 140,708.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,056.28, 530,873.70 and 140,708.76 is: 210,979.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,056.28 : 530,873.70 = 140,708.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,056.28/530,873.70 = 140,708.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,056.28x = 530,873.70 × 140,708.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,056.28x = 74,698,580,043.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,698,580,043.61/354,056.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,979.40

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