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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355,969.60, 533,954.40 and 223,259.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355,969.60, 533,954.40 and 223,259.20 is: 334,888.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355,969.60 : 533,954.40 = 223,259.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355,969.60/533,954.40 = 223,259.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355,969.60x = 533,954.40 × 223,259.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355,969.60x = 119,210,232,180.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,210,232,180.48/355,969.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,888.80

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