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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,737.63, 531,644.37 and 144,129.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,737.63, 531,644.37 and 144,129.35 is: 216,006.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,737.63 : 531,644.37 = 144,129.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,737.63/531,644.37 = 144,129.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,737.63x = 531,644.37 × 144,129.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,737.63x = 76,625,557,479.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,625,557,479.26/354,737.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,006.28

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