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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,297.60, 531,446.40 and 144,086.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,297.60, 531,446.40 and 144,086.40 is: 216,129.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,297.60 : 531,446.40 = 144,086.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,297.60/531,446.40 = 144,086.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,297.60x = 531,446.40 × 144,086.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,297.60x = 76,574,198,568.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,574,198,568.96/354,297.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,129.60

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