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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,360.26, 531,542.51 and 88,120.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,360.26, 531,542.51 and 88,120.79 is: 132,181.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,360.26 : 531,542.51 = 88,120.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,360.26/531,542.51 = 88,120.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,360.26x = 531,542.51 × 88,120.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,360.26x = 46,839,943,462.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,839,943,462.37/354,360.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,181.70

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