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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355,047.12, 532,581.62 and 155,264.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355,047.12, 532,581.62 and 155,264.67 is: 232,901.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355,047.12 : 532,581.62 = 155,264.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355,047.12/532,581.62 = 155,264.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355,047.12x = 532,581.62 × 155,264.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355,047.12x = 82,691,108,701.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,691,108,701.04/355,047.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,901.79

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