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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355,565.54, 533,348.82 and 145,203.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355,565.54, 533,348.82 and 145,203.47 is: 217,805.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355,565.54 : 533,348.82 = 145,203.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355,565.54/533,348.82 = 145,203.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355,565.54x = 533,348.82 × 145,203.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355,565.54x = 77,444,098,658.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,444,098,658.39/355,565.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,805.41

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