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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,674.40, 532,011.60 and 221,704.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,674.40, 532,011.60 and 221,704.80 is: 332,557.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,674.40 : 532,011.60 = 221,704.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,674.40/532,011.60 = 221,704.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,674.40x = 532,011.60 × 221,704.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,674.40x = 117,949,525,375.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,949,525,375.68/354,674.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,557.20

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