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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355,999.80, 533,999.70 and 340,253.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355,999.80, 533,999.70 and 340,253.40 is: 510,380.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355,999.80 : 533,999.70 = 340,253.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355,999.80/533,999.70 = 340,253.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355,999.80x = 533,999.70 × 340,253.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355,999.80x = 181,695,213,523.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,695,213,523.98/355,999.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510,380.10

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