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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355,255.73, 532,919.43 and 115,359.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355,255.73, 532,919.43 and 115,359.59 is: 173,051.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355,255.73 : 532,919.43 = 115,359.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355,255.73/532,919.43 = 115,359.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355,255.73x = 532,919.43 × 115,359.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355,255.73x = 61,477,366,947.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,477,366,947.83/355,255.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,051.02

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