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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,469.08, 530,454.60 and 221,412

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,469.08, 530,454.60 and 221,412 is: 331,337.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,469.08 : 530,454.60 = 221,412 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,469.08/530,454.60 = 221,412/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,469.08x = 530,454.60 × 221,412
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,469.08x = 117,449,013,895.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,449,013,895.20/354,469.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,337.82

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