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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,267.55, 531,264.03 and 117,546.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,267.55, 531,264.03 and 117,546.67 is: 176,274.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,267.55 : 531,264.03 = 117,546.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,267.55/531,264.03 = 117,546.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,267.55x = 531,264.03 × 117,546.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,267.55x = 62,448,317,617.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,448,317,617.28/354,267.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,274.45

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