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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,711.40, 532,067.10 and 221,741.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,711.40, 532,067.10 and 221,741.80 is: 332,612.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,711.40 : 532,067.10 = 221,741.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,711.40/532,067.10 = 221,741.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,711.40x = 532,067.10 × 221,741.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,711.40x = 117,981,516,474.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,981,516,474.78/354,711.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,612.70

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