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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355,325.20, 532,987.80 and 236,352.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355,325.20, 532,987.80 and 236,352.40 is: 354,528.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355,325.20 : 532,987.80 = 236,352.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355,325.20/532,987.80 = 236,352.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355,325.20x = 532,987.80 × 236,352.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355,325.20x = 125,972,945,700.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,972,945,700.72/355,325.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,528.60

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