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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,832.29, 532,051.52 and 118,045.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,832.29, 532,051.52 and 118,045.71 is: 177,003.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,832.29 : 532,051.52 = 118,045.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,832.29/532,051.52 = 118,045.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,832.29x = 532,051.52 × 118,045.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,832.29x = 62,806,398,844.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,806,398,844.75/354,832.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,003.05

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