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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,702.40, 532,053.60 and 235,988.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,702.40, 532,053.60 and 235,988.80 is: 353,983.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,702.40 : 532,053.60 = 235,988.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,702.40/532,053.60 = 235,988.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,702.40x = 532,053.60 × 235,988.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,702.40x = 125,558,690,599.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,558,690,599.68/354,702.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,983.20

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