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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355,849.78, 533,184.15 and 250,447.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355,849.78, 533,184.15 and 250,447.32 is: 375,255.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355,849.78 : 533,184.15 = 250,447.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355,849.78/533,184.15 = 250,447.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355,849.78x = 533,184.15 × 250,447.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355,849.78x = 133,534,541,433.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,534,541,433.98/355,849.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,255.37

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