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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,427.20, 534,640.80 and 332,807.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,427.20, 534,640.80 and 332,807.60 is: 499,211.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,427.20 : 534,640.80 = 332,807.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,427.20/534,640.80 = 332,807.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,427.20x = 534,640.80 × 332,807.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,427.20x = 177,932,521,510.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,932,521,510.08/356,427.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499,211.40

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