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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355,663.40, 533,495.10 and 294,223.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355,663.40, 533,495.10 and 294,223.40 is: 441,335.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355,663.40 : 533,495.10 = 294,223.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355,663.40/533,495.10 = 294,223.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355,663.40x = 533,495.10 × 294,223.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355,663.40x = 156,966,742,205.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,966,742,205.34/355,663.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441,335.10

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