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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,689.60, 532,034.40 and 284,705.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,689.60, 532,034.40 and 284,705.60 is: 427,058.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,689.60 : 532,034.40 = 284,705.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,689.60/532,034.40 = 284,705.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,689.60x = 532,034.40 × 284,705.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,689.60x = 151,473,173,072.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,473,173,072.64/354,689.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,058.40

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