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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355,074.32, 532,005.24 and 195,284

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355,074.32, 532,005.24 and 195,284 is: 292,592.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355,074.32 : 532,005.24 = 195,284 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355,074.32/532,005.24 = 195,284/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355,074.32x = 532,005.24 × 195,284
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355,074.32x = 103,892,111,288.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,892,111,288.16/355,074.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,592.58

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