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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,764.76, 532,127.68 and 214,485.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,764.76, 532,127.68 and 214,485.72 is: 321,716.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,764.76 : 532,127.68 = 214,485.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,764.76/532,127.68 = 214,485.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,764.76x = 532,127.68 × 214,485.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,764.76x = 114,133,788,576.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,133,788,576.73/354,764.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,716.81

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