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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355,689.70, 532,942.14 and 250,287.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355,689.70, 532,942.14 and 250,287.22 is: 375,013.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355,689.70 : 532,942.14 = 250,287.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355,689.70/532,942.14 = 250,287.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355,689.70x = 532,942.14 × 250,287.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355,689.70x = 133,388,606,641.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,388,606,641.45/355,689.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,013.97

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