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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,056.73, 531,306.52 and 143,694.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,056.73, 531,306.52 and 143,694.66 is: 215,631.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,056.73 : 531,306.52 = 143,694.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,056.73/531,306.52 = 143,694.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,056.73x = 531,306.52 × 143,694.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,056.73x = 76,345,909,747.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,345,909,747.18/354,056.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,631.86

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