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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355,907.17, 533,907.74 and 131,425.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355,907.17, 533,907.74 and 131,425.39 is: 197,155.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355,907.17 : 533,907.74 = 131,425.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355,907.17/533,907.74 = 131,425.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355,907.17x = 533,907.74 × 131,425.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355,907.17x = 70,169,032,953.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,169,032,953.52/355,907.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,155.44

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