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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355,881.30, 533,821.95 and 332,553.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355,881.30, 533,821.95 and 332,553.30 is: 498,829.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355,881.30 : 533,821.95 = 332,553.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355,881.30/533,821.95 = 332,553.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355,881.30x = 533,821.95 × 332,553.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355,881.30x = 177,524,251,084.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,524,251,084.94/355,881.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,829.95

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