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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,359.56, 531,539.36 and 144,013.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,359.56, 531,539.36 and 144,013.92 is: 216,020.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,359.56 : 531,539.36 = 144,013.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,359.56/531,539.36 = 144,013.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,359.56x = 531,539.36 × 144,013.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,359.56x = 76,549,066,867.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,549,066,867.89/354,359.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,020.89

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