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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,699.40, 532,049.10 and 235,985.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,699.40, 532,049.10 and 235,985.80 is: 353,978.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,699.40 : 532,049.10 = 235,985.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,699.40/532,049.10 = 235,985.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,699.40x = 532,049.10 × 235,985.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,699.40x = 125,556,032,502.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,556,032,502.78/354,699.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,978.70

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