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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,889.60, 532,334.40 and 168,265.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,889.60, 532,334.40 and 168,265.60 is: 252,398.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,889.60 : 532,334.40 = 168,265.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,889.60/532,334.40 = 168,265.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,889.60x = 532,334.40 × 168,265.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,889.60x = 89,573,567,216.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,573,567,216.64/354,889.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,398.40

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