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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,704.40, 532,056.60 and 333,709.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,704.40, 532,056.60 and 333,709.20 is: 500,563.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,704.40 : 532,056.60 = 333,709.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,704.40/532,056.60 = 333,709.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,704.40x = 532,056.60 × 333,709.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,704.40x = 177,552,182,340.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,552,182,340.72/354,704.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500,563.80

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