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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,546.54, 530,571.60 and 221,489.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,546.54, 530,571.60 and 221,489.46 is: 331,454.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,546.54 : 530,571.60 = 221,489.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,546.54/530,571.60 = 221,489.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,546.54x = 530,571.60 × 221,489.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,546.54x = 117,516,017,175.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,516,017,175.34/354,546.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,454.42

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