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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355,298.40, 532,947.60 and 236,584.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355,298.40, 532,947.60 and 236,584.80 is: 354,877.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355,298.40 : 532,947.60 = 236,584.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355,298.40/532,947.60 = 236,584.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355,298.40x = 532,947.60 × 236,584.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355,298.40x = 126,087,301,356.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,087,301,356.48/355,298.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,877.20

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