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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353,481.76, 531,108.38 and 332,224.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353,481.76, 531,108.38 and 332,224.12 is: 499,168.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353,481.76 : 531,108.38 = 332,224.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353,481.76/531,108.38 = 332,224.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353,481.76x = 531,108.38 × 332,224.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353,481.76x = 176,447,014,170.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,447,014,170.13/353,481.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499,168.65

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