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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,425.22, 531,565.31 and 101,637.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,425.22, 531,565.31 and 101,637.99 is: 152,436.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,425.22 : 531,565.31 = 101,637.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,425.22/531,565.31 = 101,637.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,425.22x = 531,565.31 × 101,637.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,425.22x = 54,027,229,916.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,027,229,916.22/354,425.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,436.19

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