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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,857.22, 532,283.04 and 88,615.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,857.22, 532,283.04 and 88,615.94 is: 132,923.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,857.22 : 532,283.04 = 88,615.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,857.22/532,283.04 = 88,615.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,857.22x = 532,283.04 × 88,615.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,857.22x = 47,168,759,274.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,168,759,274.24/354,857.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,923.21

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