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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,705.40, 532,058.10 and 248,417.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,705.40, 532,058.10 and 248,417.20 is: 372,625.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,705.40 : 532,058.10 = 248,417.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,705.40/532,058.10 = 248,417.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,705.40x = 532,058.10 × 248,417.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,705.40x = 132,172,383,439.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,172,383,439.32/354,705.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,625.80

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