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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,577.84, 531,966.84 and 144,366.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,577.84, 531,966.84 and 144,366.64 is: 216,590.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,577.84 : 531,966.84 = 144,366.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,577.84/531,966.84 = 144,366.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,577.84x = 531,966.84 × 144,366.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,577.84x = 76,798,265,282.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,798,265,282.22/354,577.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,590.71

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