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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352,757.00, 486,341.43 and 254,557.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352,757.00, 486,341.43 and 254,557.82 is: 350,955.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,757.00 : 486,341.43 = 254,557.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,757.00/486,341.43 = 254,557.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,757.00x = 486,341.43 × 254,557.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,757.00x = 123,802,015,412.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,802,015,412.34/352,757.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,955.52

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