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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,738.60, 532,107.90 and 325,708.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,738.60, 532,107.90 and 325,708.20 is: 488,562.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,738.60 : 532,107.90 = 325,708.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,738.60/532,107.90 = 325,708.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,738.60x = 532,107.90 × 325,708.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,738.60x = 173,311,906,314.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,311,906,314.78/354,738.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488,562.30

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