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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,234.56, 534,387.52 and 131,654

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,234.56, 534,387.52 and 131,654 is: 197,494.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,234.56 : 534,387.52 = 131,654 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,234.56/534,387.52 = 131,654/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,234.56x = 534,387.52 × 131,654
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,234.56x = 70,354,254,558.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,354,254,558.08/356,234.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,494.19

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