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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,712.20, 532,278.39 and 332,269.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,712.20, 532,278.39 and 332,269.93 is: 498,601.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,712.20 : 532,278.39 = 332,269.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,712.20/532,278.39 = 332,269.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,712.20x = 532,278.39 × 332,269.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,712.20x = 176,860,103,385.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,860,103,385.81/354,712.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,601.70

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