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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,263.25, 531,392.89 and 88,023.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,263.25, 531,392.89 and 88,023.65 is: 132,034.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,263.25 : 531,392.89 = 88,023.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,263.25/531,392.89 = 88,023.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,263.25x = 531,392.89 × 88,023.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,263.25x = 46,775,141,761.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,775,141,761.85/354,263.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,034.98

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