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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355,552.83, 533,329.74 and 145,190.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355,552.83, 533,329.74 and 145,190.76 is: 217,786.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355,552.83 : 533,329.74 = 145,190.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355,552.83/533,329.74 = 145,190.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355,552.83x = 533,329.74 × 145,190.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355,552.83x = 77,434,550,281.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,434,550,281.20/355,552.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,786.34

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