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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355,417.60, 532,251.60 and 236,444.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355,417.60, 532,251.60 and 236,444.80 is: 354,085.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355,417.60 : 532,251.60 = 236,444.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355,417.60/532,251.60 = 236,444.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355,417.60x = 532,251.60 × 236,444.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355,417.60x = 125,848,123,111.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,848,123,111.68/355,417.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,085.23

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