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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351,255.40, 525,327.90 and 295,268.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351,255.40, 525,327.90 and 295,268.20 is: 441,594.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351,255.40 : 525,327.90 = 295,268.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351,255.40/525,327.90 = 295,268.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351,255.40x = 525,327.90 × 295,268.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351,255.40x = 155,112,623,442.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,112,623,442.78/351,255.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441,594.99

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