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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,480.08, 531,383.58 and 141,378.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,480.08, 531,383.58 and 141,378.80 is: 211,933.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,480.08 : 531,383.58 = 141,378.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,480.08/531,383.58 = 141,378.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,480.08x = 531,383.58 × 141,378.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,480.08x = 75,126,372,880.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,126,372,880.10/354,480.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,933.98

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