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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355,241.32, 532,854.44 and 115,354.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355,241.32, 532,854.44 and 115,354.96 is: 173,029.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355,241.32 : 532,854.44 = 115,354.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355,241.32/532,854.44 = 115,354.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355,241.32x = 532,854.44 × 115,354.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355,241.32x = 61,467,402,612.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,467,402,612.02/355,241.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,029.99

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