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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,980.21, 531,223.49 and 305,656.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,980.21, 531,223.49 and 305,656.07 is: 457,410.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,980.21 : 531,223.49 = 305,656.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,980.21/531,223.49 = 305,656.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,980.21x = 531,223.49 × 305,656.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,980.21x = 162,371,684,245.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,371,684,245.08/354,980.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457,410.53

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