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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355,143.80, 532,715.70 and 316,436.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355,143.80, 532,715.70 and 316,436.60 is: 474,654.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355,143.80 : 532,715.70 = 316,436.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355,143.80/532,715.70 = 316,436.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355,143.80x = 532,715.70 × 316,436.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355,143.80x = 168,570,744,874.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,570,744,874.62/355,143.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474,654.90

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