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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,709.80, 532,064.70 and 221,849.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,709.80, 532,064.70 and 221,849.55 is: 332,774.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,709.80 : 532,064.70 = 221,849.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,709.80/532,064.70 = 221,849.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,709.80x = 532,064.70 × 221,849.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,709.80x = 118,038,314,265.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,038,314,265.89/354,709.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,774.33

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