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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,486.33, 530,480.48 and 221,429.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,486.33, 530,480.48 and 221,429.25 is: 331,363.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,486.33 : 530,480.48 = 221,429.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,486.33/530,480.48 = 221,429.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,486.33x = 530,480.48 × 221,429.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,486.33x = 117,463,893,718.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,463,893,718.89/354,486.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,363.68

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