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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355,667.16, 532,908.42 and 250,264.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355,667.16, 532,908.42 and 250,264.69 is: 374,980.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355,667.16 : 532,908.42 = 250,264.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355,667.16/532,908.42 = 250,264.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355,667.16x = 532,908.42 × 250,264.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355,667.16x = 133,368,160,529.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,368,160,529.69/355,667.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,980.25

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