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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,292.16, 531,436.80 and 88,047.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,292.16, 531,436.80 and 88,047.68 is: 132,071.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,292.16 : 531,436.80 = 88,047.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,292.16/531,436.80 = 88,047.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,292.16x = 531,436.80 × 88,047.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,292.16x = 46,791,777,306.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,791,777,306.62/354,292.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,071.16

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