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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,908.60, 532,362.90 and 254,857.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,908.60, 532,362.90 and 254,857.40 is: 382,286.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,908.60 : 532,362.90 = 254,857.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,908.60/532,362.90 = 254,857.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,908.60x = 532,362.90 × 254,857.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,908.60x = 135,676,624,550.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,676,624,550.46/354,908.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,286.10

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