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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,867.60, 532,301.40 and 235,117.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,867.60, 532,301.40 and 235,117.20 is: 352,675.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,867.60 : 532,301.40 = 235,117.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,867.60/532,301.40 = 235,117.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,867.60x = 532,301.40 × 235,117.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,867.60x = 125,153,214,724.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,153,214,724.08/354,867.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,675.80

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