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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,848.80, 532,273.20 and 177,383.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,848.80, 532,273.20 and 177,383.20 is: 266,074.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,848.80 : 532,273.20 = 177,383.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,848.80/532,273.20 = 177,383.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,848.80x = 532,273.20 × 177,383.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,848.80x = 94,416,323,490.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,416,323,490.24/354,848.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,074.80

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