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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,739.94, 531,793.43 and 130,047.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,739.94, 531,793.43 and 130,047.89 is: 194,955.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,739.94 : 531,793.43 = 130,047.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,739.94/531,793.43 = 130,047.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,739.94x = 531,793.43 × 130,047.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,739.94x = 69,158,614,166.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,158,614,166.61/354,739.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,955.82

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