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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355,507.70, 533,067.15 and 144,907.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355,507.70, 533,067.15 and 144,907.70 is: 217,282.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355,507.70 : 533,067.15 = 144,907.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355,507.70/533,067.15 = 144,907.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355,507.70x = 533,067.15 × 144,907.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355,507.70x = 77,245,534,652.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,245,534,652.06/355,507.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,282.31

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