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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,978.10, 532,390.35 and 155,298.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,978.10, 532,390.35 and 155,298.10 is: 232,913.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,978.10 : 532,390.35 = 155,298.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,978.10/532,390.35 = 155,298.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,978.10x = 532,390.35 × 155,298.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,978.10x = 82,679,209,813.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,679,209,813.34/354,978.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,913.55

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