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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355,847.28, 533,180.41 and 250,444.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355,847.28, 533,180.41 and 250,444.81 is: 375,251.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355,847.28 : 533,180.41 = 250,444.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355,847.28/533,180.41 = 250,444.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355,847.28x = 533,180.41 × 250,444.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355,847.28x = 133,532,266,518.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,532,266,518.54/355,847.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,251.62

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