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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,214.80, 531,624.60 and 144,003.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,214.80, 531,624.60 and 144,003.60 is: 216,128.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,214.80 : 531,624.60 = 144,003.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,214.80/531,624.60 = 144,003.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,214.80x = 531,624.60 × 144,003.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,214.80x = 76,555,856,248.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,555,856,248.56/354,214.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,128.34

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