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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355,210.69, 532,356.76 and 265,762.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355,210.69, 532,356.76 and 265,762.39 is: 398,299.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355,210.69 : 532,356.76 = 265,762.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355,210.69/532,356.76 = 265,762.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355,210.69x = 532,356.76 × 265,762.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355,210.69x = 141,480,404,870.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,480,404,870.26/355,210.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,299.96

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