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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,030.40, 531,045.60 and 298,043.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,030.40, 531,045.60 and 298,043.20 is: 447,064.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,030.40 : 531,045.60 = 298,043.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,030.40/531,045.60 = 298,043.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,030.40x = 531,045.60 × 298,043.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,030.40x = 158,274,529,969.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,274,529,969.92/354,030.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447,064.80

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