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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,968.20, 532,452.30 and 221,998.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,968.20, 532,452.30 and 221,998.60 is: 332,997.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,968.20 : 532,452.30 = 221,998.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,968.20/532,452.30 = 221,998.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,968.20x = 532,452.30 × 221,998.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,968.20x = 118,203,665,166.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,203,665,166.78/354,968.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,997.90

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