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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355,213.60, 532,820.40 and 256,069.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355,213.60, 532,820.40 and 256,069.60 is: 384,104.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355,213.60 : 532,820.40 = 256,069.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355,213.60/532,820.40 = 256,069.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355,213.60x = 532,820.40 × 256,069.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355,213.60x = 136,439,106,699.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,439,106,699.84/355,213.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,104.40

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