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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,312.98, 531,471.41 and 88,073.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,312.98, 531,471.41 and 88,073.49 is: 132,110.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,312.98 : 531,471.41 = 88,073.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,312.98/531,471.41 = 88,073.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,312.98x = 531,471.41 × 88,073.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,312.98x = 46,808,541,473.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,808,541,473.55/354,312.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,110.72

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