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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,713.40, 532,070.10 and 221,743.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,713.40, 532,070.10 and 221,743.80 is: 332,615.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,713.40 : 532,070.10 = 221,743.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,713.40/532,070.10 = 221,743.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,713.40x = 532,070.10 × 221,743.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,713.40x = 117,983,245,840.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,983,245,840.38/354,713.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,615.70

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