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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355,720.91, 533,541.98 and 89,481.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355,720.91, 533,541.98 and 89,481.41 is: 134,212.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355,720.91 : 533,541.98 = 89,481.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355,720.91/533,541.98 = 89,481.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355,720.91x = 533,541.98 × 89,481.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355,720.91x = 47,742,085,996.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,742,085,996.88/355,720.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,212.20

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