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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,479.08, 531,382.08 and 141,377.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,479.08, 531,382.08 and 141,377.80 is: 211,932.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,479.08 : 531,382.08 = 141,377.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,479.08/531,382.08 = 141,377.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,479.08x = 531,382.08 × 141,377.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,479.08x = 75,125,629,429.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,125,629,429.82/354,479.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,932.48

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