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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,662.60, 531,993.90 and 325,632.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,662.60, 531,993.90 and 325,632.20 is: 488,448.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,662.60 : 531,993.90 = 325,632.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,662.60/531,993.90 = 325,632.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,662.60x = 531,993.90 × 325,632.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,662.60x = 173,234,344,043.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,234,344,043.58/354,662.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488,448.30

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