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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,414.80, 531,622.20 and 288,059.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,414.80, 531,622.20 and 288,059.60 is: 432,089.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,414.80 : 531,622.20 = 288,059.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,414.80/531,622.20 = 288,059.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,414.80x = 531,622.20 × 288,059.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,414.80x = 153,138,878,283.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,138,878,283.12/354,414.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,089.40

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