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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,311.60, 532,081.80 and 249,863.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,311.60, 532,081.80 and 249,863.60 is: 375,228.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,311.60 : 532,081.80 = 249,863.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,311.60/532,081.80 = 249,863.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,311.60x = 532,081.80 × 249,863.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,311.60x = 132,947,874,042.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,947,874,042.48/354,311.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,228.68

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