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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355,258.96, 533,267.79 and 152,955.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355,258.96, 533,267.79 and 152,955.25 is: 229,596.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355,258.96 : 533,267.79 = 152,955.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355,258.96/533,267.79 = 152,955.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355,258.96x = 533,267.79 × 152,955.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355,258.96x = 81,566,108,136.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,566,108,136.40/355,258.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,596.20

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