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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,829.60, 532,244.40 and 254,778.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,829.60, 532,244.40 and 254,778.40 is: 382,167.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,829.60 : 532,244.40 = 254,778.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,829.60/532,244.40 = 254,778.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,829.60x = 532,244.40 × 254,778.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,829.60x = 135,604,376,640.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,604,376,640.96/354,829.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,167.60

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