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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,479.88, 531,719.82 and 144,068.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,479.88, 531,719.82 and 144,068.52 is: 216,102.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,479.88 : 531,719.82 = 144,068.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,479.88/531,719.82 = 144,068.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,479.88x = 531,719.82 × 144,068.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,479.88x = 76,604,087,522.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,604,087,522.07/354,479.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,102.78

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