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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,350.05, 531,774.14 and 320,470.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,350.05, 531,774.14 and 320,470.68 is: 480,931.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,350.05 : 531,774.14 = 320,470.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,350.05/531,774.14 = 320,470.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,350.05x = 531,774.14 × 320,470.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,350.05x = 170,418,022,382.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,418,022,382.83/354,350.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480,931.28

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