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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,900.10, 532,350.15 and 284,916.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,900.10, 532,350.15 and 284,916.10 is: 427,374.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,900.10 : 532,350.15 = 284,916.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,900.10/532,350.15 = 284,916.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,900.10x = 532,350.15 × 284,916.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,900.10x = 151,675,128,572.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,675,128,572.42/354,900.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,374.15

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