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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357,275.08, 535,504.92 and 143,906.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357,275.08, 535,504.92 and 143,906.35 is: 215,695.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,275.08 : 535,504.92 = 143,906.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,275.08/535,504.92 = 143,906.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,275.08x = 535,504.92 × 143,906.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,275.08x = 77,062,558,444.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,062,558,444.24/357,275.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,695.31

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