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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,675.20, 532,012.80 and 221,705.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,675.20, 532,012.80 and 221,705.60 is: 332,558.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,675.20 : 532,012.80 = 221,705.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,675.20/532,012.80 = 221,705.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,675.20x = 532,012.80 × 221,705.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,675.20x = 117,950,217,031.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,950,217,031.68/354,675.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,558.40

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