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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,951.84, 532,280.88 and 144,446.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,951.84, 532,280.88 and 144,446.88 is: 216,610.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,951.84 : 532,280.88 = 144,446.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,951.84/532,280.88 = 144,446.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,951.84x = 532,280.88 × 144,446.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,951.84x = 76,886,312,399.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,886,312,399.65/354,951.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,610.55

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