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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,873.60, 532,310.40 and 228,902.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,873.60, 532,310.40 and 228,902.40 is: 343,353.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,873.60 : 532,310.40 = 228,902.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,873.60/532,310.40 = 228,902.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,873.60x = 532,310.40 × 228,902.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,873.60x = 121,847,128,104.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,847,128,104.96/354,873.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,353.60

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