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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,772.03, 531,695.98 and 144,163.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,772.03, 531,695.98 and 144,163.75 is: 216,057.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,772.03 : 531,695.98 = 144,163.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,772.03/531,695.98 = 144,163.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,772.03x = 531,695.98 × 144,163.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,772.03x = 76,651,286,336.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,651,286,336.73/354,772.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,057.86

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