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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,310.60, 531,465.90 and 144,099.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,310.60, 531,465.90 and 144,099.40 is: 216,149.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,310.60 : 531,465.90 = 144,099.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,310.60/531,465.90 = 144,099.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,310.60x = 531,465.90 × 144,099.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,310.60x = 76,583,917,310.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,583,917,310.46/354,310.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,149.10

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