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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355,266.60, 532,899.90 and 299,279.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355,266.60, 532,899.90 and 299,279.40 is: 448,919.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355,266.60 : 532,899.90 = 299,279.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355,266.60/532,899.90 = 299,279.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355,266.60x = 532,899.90 × 299,279.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355,266.60x = 159,485,962,332.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,485,962,332.06/355,266.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448,919.10

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