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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,723.28, 532,117.70 and 141,439.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,723.28, 532,117.70 and 141,439.72 is: 212,172.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,723.28 : 532,117.70 = 141,439.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,723.28/532,117.70 = 141,439.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,723.28x = 532,117.70 × 141,439.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,723.28x = 75,262,578,495.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,262,578,495.04/354,723.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,172.65

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