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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355,214.06, 532,361.82 and 265,765.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355,214.06, 532,361.82 and 265,765.76 is: 398,305.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355,214.06 : 532,361.82 = 265,765.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355,214.06/532,361.82 = 265,765.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355,214.06x = 532,361.82 × 265,765.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355,214.06x = 141,483,543,687.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,483,543,687.28/355,214.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,305.02

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