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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,869.60, 532,304.40 and 325,839.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,869.60, 532,304.40 and 325,839.20 is: 488,758.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,869.60 : 532,304.40 = 325,839.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,869.60/532,304.40 = 325,839.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,869.60x = 532,304.40 × 325,839.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,869.60x = 173,445,639,852.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,445,639,852.48/354,869.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488,758.80

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