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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,389.74, 531,586.68 and 88,150.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,389.74, 531,586.68 and 88,150.30 is: 132,225.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,389.74 : 531,586.68 = 88,150.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,389.74/531,586.68 = 88,150.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,389.74x = 531,586.68 × 88,150.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,389.74x = 46,859,525,318.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,859,525,318.00/354,389.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,225.96

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