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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355,259.46, 533,268.54 and 152,955.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355,259.46, 533,268.54 and 152,955.75 is: 229,596.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355,259.46 : 533,268.54 = 152,955.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355,259.46/533,268.54 = 152,955.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355,259.46x = 533,268.54 × 152,955.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355,259.46x = 81,566,489,487.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,566,489,487.11/355,259.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,596.95

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